John42 Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Lets see we will need a swap master who will step forward maybe Claire, Benzo, or any one else ? I have a word doc that has the rules that i can email to someone and they can post it or add a link to it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenGirl Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 John, I got your e-mail, your guidelines are excellent. Here they are: Fly swap guideline for tyers and swapmasters: 1. A dozen tyers is about the perfect size. 2. A swap should be proposed by someone willing to act as the Swapmaster. 3. The Swapmaster should keep track of all tyers who commit to participating and when 12 are signed up, "close" the swap to new participants. 4. The Swapmaster should then post a list of who's in, what they've committed to tie, and what the deadline is. 5. Swaps are supposed to be fun, so deadlines should be realistic -- at least a month away from the time the swap is closed in most cases. 6. Flies should be mailed in large, rigid envelopes. The perfect way to ship flies into the Swapmaster is to put them in a plastic, inexpensive flybox with the tyer's TKF username and real name printed on it. Include a return envelope in the package, with your return address on it, and the same amount of postage as was required to ship your flies to the swapmaster. (shipping fly boxes is a great idea, mainly because it insures that no hooks will poke through the paper envelopes and impale some poor postal worker, be sure to write your name on the box though!) 7. Make sure the return envelope is big enough to accomodate large flies! It's a shame for the swapmaster to have cram other tyers' work into a small envelope. Some flies are quite long, have delicate tails, and need lots of room. 8. It's a nice gesture to include some information about the pattern you've tied, a receipe, etc. 9. Some tyers put each fly into its own plastic sleeve. 10. Include an extra fly for the swapmaster as a courtesy, not mandatory, but a nice touch. 11. Try to make the deadline. 12. Put your screen name on the outside of the envelope when you ship it to the swapmaster. 13. Make an effort to show off your best work. Don't rush. Tying a dozen of the same pattern can be tedious, so don't do it all at once unless you're really determined or an efficient tyer. Try to tie something unique. Swaps are a great way to receive patterns you might never consider. That's not to say that a Deceiver/Clouser/common pattern isn't appreciated. For the Swapmaster 1. Keep the swap informed by posting a thread with the subject line "SWAP [whatever title] Update." Spell out who's in, what they are tying, and any news. 2. Post a reminder a week before the deadline. 3. Post a list of what flies you've received as they arrive. 4. Keep the flies in their original envelopes in a safe place. I would recommend not opening any envelopes until they have all arrived. 5. When all the flies have arrived, find a big open space -- like a clear kitchen or dining room table and put down 12 pieces of 8.5x11 paper. 6. Write each tyers TKF name and real name on the bottom of each piece of paper. 7. Open the envelopes and carefully put each tyers contribution on their sheet of paper. 8. Keep the return envelopes in a stack. 9. Distribute the flies, one set at a time, between the 12 sheets of paper. 10. When they are all distributed. Carefully collect the flies and place them in the receipient's fly box, sheet of foam, cardboard or whatever. Place that in the return envelope. DO NOT SEAL YET. 11. When all the return envelopes (11, the 12th being you, the swapmaster) are filled, check to see if there are any flies remaining to be sorted. If not, and if you think everything is good to go: seal the envelopes. 12. Take the bundle to the post office, mail it, and post a message saying the swap is in the mail. A photo of the set with a key to who tied what is a nice touch. I'd be happy to be the Swapmeister. We had a Christmas Fly Swap last year that was a great success, the format was a little different for that one: http://www.maverickboats.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/16696/post/114617/hl/Christmas/#114617 We tried to get one started earlier in the summer using basically your format but the timing was bad for most people so it didn't really get off the ground. Is now a better time for people? Should we try again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John42 Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Claire tag your it lets get the ball rolling now is as good as time as any..........set up a deadline date and stick to it first 12 are in and lets make crabs for permit........ Im in for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 iam in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis C Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Count me in...I have never attemoted a crab fly but Ill give it a shot...Ill be tying a Merkin :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'm in Claire i'll give Crab Flys a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenGirl Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'll do a Chernobyl Crab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 do we all want a crab fly or maybe a fly that we use to catch or just tie good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'm in.... now that I have a vise!! How many flies Claire? Also, a suggestion.. why don't we tie up a varaiety of flies? Crabs, Shrimp, and/or baitfish imitations!!! If I had to swap with someone who fishes say Vero, then crab flies wouldnt quite work as well in that area!!! On my list I will tie probably modified Chernobyl crabs, peekaboo sliders, deerhead bunny flies, Haystacks, etc... Depending who I am tying for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John42 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 OK heres who we have so far..... 1)Tokengirl (Swapmeister) 2) Benzo 3) john42 4) shadow 5) louis c 6) forgettoremember 7) kimura 8) rodwrapper As far as the patterns to tie we can do whatever you guys want or a combination like benzo suggested .........If we get enough people we can move on this pretty quick and hopefully get them before thanksgiving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenGirl Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 It's ultimately up to you guys, but I'm going to make a suggestion: Stick with the theme. Yes, crab flies can be more difficult to tie than other patterns. But since redfish love 'em and everyone here would love to catch a permit on fly, I think we all need some crab flies in the fly box, and we all need to learn how to tie them effectively. This challenge can only make us better tyers, and that's what fly swaps are all about. So even if you think your creation won't work or is ugly or whatever, I welcome your little critters into my fly box. We can all learn something from each others' mistakes. If you're all willing to go along with the Crab theme, I appoint John as the technical advisor on all things crabby, since he clearly knows a thing for two about crabs. If you have any how-to questions, he's the man. Let me know what you all think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis C Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I think we should just stick to the theme and tie up some crab fly's.Then after its over we can start another theme and go ahead with that.....there's my 2 cents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John42 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 OK CRABS IT IS any crab pattern you want to tie will work fine it doesn't have to be great thats what these things are all about, lets give it thru the weekend and see how many folks join in on the fun......there is a world of info and how tos on the internet do some research and i am sure you will find something you can ty.......good luck to all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Works for me. I've never tried Crab Flys so it will be an interesting first attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogma Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Please add me to the swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 can i suggest a crustacean theme.. both crabs and shrimp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Yeller Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I had crabs once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 How many 5 or 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John42 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 :laugh: ................kimura you are in that is 7 we need a few more to close this deal and get started.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I have a source and the locals are not happy with the theme selection and are out to destroy any and all imitations. [image]http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/crab%20eatin%20fly.jpg[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Claire how many Flys are we tying? I'm going to do a type of Merkin it seems easy to start out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenGirl Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Clint, let's give it through the weekend to see if anyone else wants to sign up. On Monday night, I'll post complete instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 No problem Claire I started with 6 and can alway do more as foe the instructions on how they were tied who ever ends up with mine I will E-mail them step by step pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Wrapper Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Do epoxy spoon flies qualify for a crab pattern? They work great on crab eatin' reds. I am in, and would like to tie them. If not, I will figure out something else to tie. By the way, greetings from Shanghai, China. I have been in the FE for a week or so and return home on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 china? now thats that a long road trip to trailer a mhp :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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