Re: [VFB] New Swap - Steelhead Pattern - Your invention !!

[Garry V. Wiles]

Jimmi D,

        What about various variations on an 'established' pattern?  I saw a variation on an established pattern two weeks ago and had a thought on how to 'modify' it even more.  To be honest, I'd never seen the first variation, let alone adding another material on top of that.  Another problem is that, I usually tie those in nothing larger than 12's, maybe 10's.  Let me know - contact me offlist if need be.


-->Garry
Da'Burgh, PA
Waitin' for the steelies to run in Erie.




At 07:20 PM 9/24/2005, you wrote:

Hi Gang,

I don't know about the rest of you, but my favorite flies to tie are those for steelhead.  I like the size and I love the looks of a great steelhead fly.  This swap will be for those who want to tie their VERY OWN Special Steelhead pattern, not one of the established patterns.  This means there will be a plethora of colors and patterns for all of us to enjoy and fish or place in presentation boxes.   As you know, there are many different steelhead flies, i.e. bucktails, caddis, matukas, streamers, shrimp, spey, muddlers, nymphs, marabous, etc. AND your own pattern.  Steelhead hooks are available from just about any hook manufacturer. Just make sure your fly is steelhead size, anywhere from 1/0 to 8.

The Swap is limited to 20 tiers and deadline to sign up is Oct. 7.  If we hit 20 tiers before, fine.  I'll cut it off then.  If we don't have 20 tiers by Oct. 7, I'll go with what we have.  Deadline for flies to me will be November 30, so I can get them back to you in time for the winter Steelhead runs.

This will be a great swap for NEW tiers, for you will be using larger hooks, and the tying is much easier.  Even if you don't fish for steelhead, you will still enjoy tying the great steelhead flies. 

First Come, First Served:   Hit reply and past your name under mine.  I'll ask for the name of your pattern once the swap is full. The first 5 tyers to sign up will receive one of my special homemade lanyards.  You can see one by clicking on my website below and clicking on Tackle Tips.  After we reach the 20 limit, I will move my replies and updates about the swap OFF LIST.

Saddle Up !

JIMMY  D

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