Benzo Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Anyone interested in getting a small fly swap going? Flies could be as simple as a clouser or as complicated as a techno crab. I suggest possibly a redfish theme seeing that Fall is the time for great redfishing. What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twojs Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 In with some redfish flies that have always worked in the Lagoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 We can probably cap this off at 6 to 8 people. That way we all only have to tie 6 to 8 flies (which shouldn't take up lots of our time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'll give it a go seems as my new Job starts around labor day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 ... my new Job starts around labor day. Great to hear that bro! Wish you best of luck with the new venture. Lets get some more fly tiers into this... TokenGirl? RodWrapper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Limey Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Benzo, I'm in dude, just tied a dozen redfish cookies, don't ask me why, I guess seeing loads of them on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenGirl Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie johnson Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I might want in. When is the deadline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Sounds great Charlie, Claire, and Mark. Lets make the deadline for the flies to be sent to the swap coordinator (I'll probably end up doing it) by Sept. 1st. This way we can have the flies sent out before the OT. We'll close off the list August 21st or when we have up to 8 people signed, whichever comes first. Heres the list: 1. Benzo 2. TwoJs 3. ForgettoRemember 4. Tokengirl 5. CharlieJohnson Tie up 6 to 8 redfish flies depending on amount participants (all same pattern, could be different colors or weights if you like). Send the flies to the coordinator and once coordinator receives all the flies, I will split them up and send you all back each an individual package with 1 of each tier's pattern. Let's keep it simple. This is optional, but you can also write a little bit about the fly you are tying (how it moves, why the use this material, how to fish it best, etc...), I will photograph the flies, put a little story behind them, and put them up both here and on Saltyshores.com. Since there will be 1 fly extra (as you probably won't want me to mail you back your own fly), I may even do a little tank test at the pool to test sink rate, the way the hook rides, and how it moves in the water. I'll just need everyone to send me an Email so that I can reply with the mailing address. HonB3nzo@aol.com This should be fun. Maybe I can get ABSam involved to get some underwater video/photos during the tank test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Limey Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Email sent dude ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 can i still join?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river1 Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'm in if it's not to late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 You guys are in!! updated list... Heres the list: 1. Benzo 2. TwoJs 3. ForgettoRemember 4. Tokengirl 5. CharlieJohnson 6. Newman 7. River1 8. Mark Nicholl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Limey Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Dude, you forgot my name to the list ! Doh !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Van Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hey Benzo, sorry I didn't see this swap before this evening. But if one more is not too much and a spoon fly would be ok, I'd like to join in. Besides, I know these work in Cajun country I'd like to see if reds hate them everywhere. I understand if you decide to keep it small...I'll try to catch the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 edit... Heres the list: 1. Benzo 2. TwoJs 3. ForgettoRemember 4. Tokengirl 5. CharlieJohnson 6. Newman 7. River1 8. Mark Nicholl 9. Capt. Van Van, I'll make one exception for you if nobody rejects. Lets close this thing off as soon as I get final confirmations from everyone via email... HonB3nzo@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 email sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Wrapper Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I wish I could participate. There are many talented tiers on this board. Every fly I have ever received from the swaps has been awesome. Unfortunately, my fly tying stuff, as well as my rod making stuff, is in Hickory,NC and I am in St. Simons Island, GA. We haven't had a chance to move it down here yet. Can't wait to see the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Still awaiting final confirmation from Charlie Johnson and TwoJs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyshon Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Still awaiting final confirmation from Charlie Johnson and TwoJs Honson- Charlie is out of town this week, due back next tuesday. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thanks Skip!!! I'll give him a call when he gets back into town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twojs Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Not waitin' on me Good Man! Mine are in the mail to you today!!! Looking forward to it. Ya'll have a good weekend. Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Just about everyone is in... I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's creations. I should be done tying the rest of my flies for the swap by tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Finished up some swap flies today. Heres my "Chernobyl Shrimp"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettingitdone Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 those flies look sick.. Now lets see some bonefish flies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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