Dry fly swap interest?

[burningfreak]

Hey all, I'm just getting back in the swing of things with my fly tying this last bit and I was wondering what the interest levels would be on doing a dry fly swap? I'd be willing to host one or participate in one if there is any other tiers out there who would want to join in. Figured now would be a good time to get the ball rolling on one with all the time a lot of us will have on our hands with Christmas holidays coming up. Let me know!

[kritofr]

Originally Posted by burningfreak

Hey all, I'm just getting back in the swing of things with my fly tying this last bit and I was wondering what the interest levels would be on doing a dry fly swap? I'd be willing to host one or participate in one if there is any other tiers out there who would want to join in. Figured now would be a good time to get the ball rolling on one with all the time a lot of us will have on our hands with Christmas holidays coming up. Let me know!

I'm in.

I will tie a Barett's Golden Stone (aka city worker)

[mattpreat]

I think a dry fly swap would be great this year as I don't believe we had any at all last year. I've been looking forward to fly swaps for a while now!

So I'd be in also, with my own variation of a letort hopper. Based off it anyways, I don't know what else to call it haha

[Backyardhunter3006]

I'm in if it's ok! I live in bc now but I would love to participate in this. Not sure what pattern yet but will keep you posted. Thanks

[fishstix]

I'd like to join. I'll tie the H&L varient.

[burningfreak]

Sounds good kingfisher, I'll limit it to 10 tiers and give everyone till January 31st to get their flies in to me. Everyone can start tying as soon as they want, as long as they have their flies to me by the end of January. Once we have a full list I will PM everyone my mailing address. Oh, and if you could also include an envelope with postage and your home address so I can easily send flies back to you that would be great.
So far our list is as follows:
1.Kritofr-Barrets golden stone
2.kingfisher-elkhair caddis
3.mattpreat-letort hopper variation
4.burningfreak-to be announced

[burningfreak]

1.Kritofr-Barrets golden stone
2.kingfisher-elkhair caddis
3.mattpreat-letort hopper variation
4.burningfreak-to be announced
5.backyardhunter3006-to be announced
6.fishstix-h&l variant

[openfire]

I would like to Join,
Pink Pookie or pink Pookie variant.

[Kingfisher]

You should limit it to 10 people and put out some simple rules to follow.

Rule 1 have a specific start date. Christmas is not the best time to have a swap. Everyone is busy. So try January.

Rule 2 Post a list all the participants. So everyone knows who is tying what fly and then edit it as the flies arrive to you.

Rule 3 have a specific date as to when the flies have to arrive to you. That way if someone doesn't get their flies in on time your not waiting forever. Just skip them and carry on.

Rule 4 be firm on the rules. Don't be wishy washy.

Those are basic rules to follow.



I'll be in if you start a list for January. I'll tie 10 elk hair caddis.

[Jason.seaward]

Are you guys thinking about doing this again. I just noticed this now and think it's a great idea. I would love to participate next time if it's done again.

[fishstix]

I got mine. They look good. Thanks everyone!