shadow Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 well this is how it went. i took a random fly from each person & pattern. to Darren at OLE FLORIDA FLY SHOP. he did not know who tied what. after a 20min look he pick the top 3 flys. [image]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/FLY%20TOP%203.jpg[/image] after much debate over these flies.another 20min. he like the blending of all the colors of materials. it came down to the fly that was just not a fly that you see. the epoxy work is very good. darren's words. [image]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/BEST%20FLY.jpg[/image] great fly rod wrapper and this is the fly box that darren donated [image]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/WINNER.jpg[/image] then we took all of the names put them in a hat and darren pulled a name for another fly box 1 size smaller. "i wanted this box" and forgettoremember was the winner.[image]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/RUNNER%20UP.jpg[/image] i will be putting all the flys togetter and in the mail on tuesday. DO NOT FORGET. THE 1ST PERSON TO POST PHOTO OF A CATCH WITH SOME ONE ELSE FLY FROM THIS SWAP WILL GET A $100.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THEM SELF AND THE PERSON WHO TIED THE FLY. "i have not used any yet." but it is on on saturday" :susel: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenGirl Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 [image]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/BEST%20FLY.jpg[/image] great fly rod wrapper I can't wait to try this one out, and to see how it's constructed. Darren is right, that's definitely not something you see everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
England Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Good job rodwrapper, and everyone else. I cant wait to try them all out. Rodwapper, Is that one of Henry's patterns? Ill have to let him know it won. I have never seen that one of his, but I fish some of his others all the time. :thumbup: Good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Sweet looking fly Rod wrapper that looks like it will work wonders around my part of town. :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Justin Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 wow, some great fly tyers here! can't wait to try out everyones fly's! now i feel bad, mine are so basic...(the snook do eat them though)... my skills will be much improved for the next swap... :content: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltFlyTyer Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Great job!!! Congrats to the winners.. Im ready for the next one ..kris.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Winners got what they very well deserved for the time/effort. Great job lady and gents. I can't wait to get my hands on some of these flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Justin Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 i got 12 fly's today, and they look great! thanks to joe for organizing this, and all the tyer's for tying up some great fly's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 AWESOME! great stuff, guys.... can't wait to get mine! i'll do my best to post instructions in the next few days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Justin Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 after getting my fly's today, my wife said, "so when do you get to try them out"? I said, "i dunno?" she said, "why don't you go now?" so, at 11 dropped the boat in the water, and went to hit some lights...tied on a flyswap fly, and got 2 snook off this fly... i think this is honson's "nothing fly"...the snook loved it, and it was great to throw....nice and light, did not foul, and i got 3 snook off it, and it is still good for a few more fish... [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1215672671-IMG_2856.JPG[/image] [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1215672679-IMG_2853.JPG[/image] the one inhaled the thing...lol... after, i just had to throw rodwrappers creation...this guy nailed it on the first cast... [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1215672761-IMG_2850.JPG[/image] after that i tied on claire's pilchard on my 12wt to try for the big mama's that hang on the bottom...well after several attempts with my sinking line to get it in front of one, i hook up to a nice snook, prob around 35", and unfortunately when clearing my line, a loop grabs the handle on the reel, and fish is broke off, with claire's pilchard... it was a beauty claire, and i can only hope to tie one as good as yours with your instructions... thanks again, it was really fun fishing with a few of the different fly's, and i can't wait to throw the others!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Yep... that would be the "nothing fly"!!! Aesthetics are simple... not much to it, looks killer in the water, does not foul, casts easy, and catches fish. Glad to see it worked out for you Justin... I had you dock light snookers in mind when I tied that fly. Its killer for baby tarpon in clear water as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 dam! that did not take long. looks like justin & hon will get the $100 gift for a global fish mount. good job. " if one of you dont thank you will use it lets past it to some one here that will " let me know and i will hook you up with bill at globalfishmounts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Doubt I'll be using it... Justin, its all yours buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 there are two $100 . to be used for two mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 ok cool... Joe, you could give it to somebody who is going to use it... I don't want to see it go to waste!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 10-4 ANY ONE? HON ihave not seen bob but your flys are ready for him. or you could come by. i give you a call want to talk about a new 10wt reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Wrapper Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I can't believe it! I am humbled by the honor. This is Henry Cowan's Baby Bunker imitation. I will post instructions this evening. Sorry for the late response, but I have been on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Justin Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Joe, I contacted skip and I am donating my $100 global fish mounts certificate to the junior division at the OT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Joe,I contacted skip and I am donating my $100 global fish mounts certificate to the junior division at the OT... Great idea... Joe, can you donate mine to the same cause. A combined $200 gift cert. for the junior division at the OT would be great. Give me a call if anything... lets discuss this and the 10wt reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 vaction ? and a winner whats going on up there. great fly cant wait to mix up some epoxy. i will also post photos of mine and how to tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Justin Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 i think one junior angler at the OT is gonna be a little extra excited thanks to Honson's fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyshon Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Very nice guys, thank you. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 just got mine in today, and the bonus items! wow, this is some nice work.... thanks everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Yes I was greeted to an Awesome selection of Great Flys in my mailbox when I got home today. WOW these are great good job to all. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Wrapper Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 I received mine today. AWESOME Tiers on this board. I have participated in many swaps, and swore them off because of the quality of flies I received. I have participated in two swaps on this board, and every fly I have received is GREAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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