Bow River Streamer Swap - Page 2

mattpreat · #31 01-18-2013, 07:06 PM

Im in. Ill be doing a black matuka for this swap

grinr · #32 01-18-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mattpreat

Im in. Ill be doing a black matuka for this swap

Nice!

grinr · #33 01-18-2013, 08:07 PM

1)Grinr-Muddler head zonker
2)Pikecrazed-Peacock Leech
3)kritofr-articulated Dungeon
4)jeprli-Popsicle Leech
5)millartech-Olive WB
6)Dace Jr.-BR Bugger
7)oizo-Meal Ticket
8)damaltor-UV Bunny leech/zonker
9)Mattpreat-Black Matuka
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Daceminnow · #34 01-18-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhad

boys, Just a suggestion on the dungeons DON'T TIE THEM WITH LEAD. Kelly Galloup who designed the fly specifically designed it to be fished unwieghted with sink tips. I've tied it with lead and without, if you fish it with Kelly's system there is a major difference in fishability...... but don't take my word for it.

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Originally Posted by kritofr

Jay, I totally agree with. I use the lead eyes and that is for any extra weight on the fly. Much better fished with a sink tip than weighing the fly down itself.

point taken. i will pass that along. thank you boys

Dace

grinr · #35 01-18-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kritofr

Jay, I totally agree with. I use the lead eyes and that is for any extra weight on the fly. Much better fished with a sink tip than weighing the fly down itself.

No argument here.I've generally avoided using weighted flies for the most part over the years,I just didn't like the problems that can arise with casting them and normally opt instead for a sink tip when I want to get down......that is until I took up Spey casting last year.With my Skagit line spooled on,it's now no problem and even fun to bomb heavy flies to the far bank,and I'm rediscovering this new love for the heavyweights.

biggyJ · #36 01-21-2013, 08:44 PM

I just started tying.

But I tied a really simple black mohair leech that worked extremely well for me this past summer in high water.

I see quite a few leeches already, so if that doesn't work I understand, but if it does I would be in.

J

Off in the Bushes · #37 01-21-2013, 10:11 PM

As I have full filled all the other fly requirements I would interested in doing this now but I have not idea what to tie if there are suggestions I would be willing to give it a go.

grinr · #38 01-21-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by biggyJ

I just started tying.

But I tied a really simple black mohair leech that worked extremely well for me this past summer in high water.

I see quite a few leeches already, so if that doesn't work I understand, but if it does I would be in.

J

I don't have any problem with another leech pattern,personally,I use them alot,always looking for something different to try,so....welcome aboard.

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Originally Posted by Off in the Bushes

As I have full filled all the other fly requirements I would interested in doing this now but I have not idea what to tie if there are suggestions I would be willing to give it a go.

I'd be happy to pencil you in if you like and you can decide what to tie over the next week or so?
As for suggestions....I dunno??Wutever your comfortable with,the choices are endless?haven't seen any bucktails yet???
That said,Daceminnow hinted about joining swap?I would think with a handle like Daceminnow,if he should decide to sign on for the final spot he might tie a Dace minnow,haha.(incidentally,an old favorite of mine

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grinr · #39 01-21-2013, 10:53 PM

1)Grinr-Muddler head zonker
2)Pikecrazed-Peacock Leech
3)kritofr-articulated Dungeon
4)jeprli-Popsicle Leech
5)millartech-Olive WB
6)Dace Jr.-BR Bugger
7)oizo-Meal Ticket
8)damaltor-UV Bunny leech/zonker
9)Mattpreat-Black Matuka
10)biggyJ-Mohair Leach
11)Off In The Bushes-TBA?
12)

Off in the Bushes · #40 01-23-2013, 01:50 PM

I am going to tie a Olive Matuka.

Jayhad · #41 01-23-2013, 02:45 PM

I would like to participate but I just can't find the time to commit as I need to replace the 60 sex dungeons clients lost for me last season first.

That being said if I was to join I would tie up some circus peanuts... perhaps some one should look into those.... browns enjoy them...

Kingfisher · #42 01-23-2013, 04:45 PM

Well I see that one lonely spot is left on the swap. Looks like I will be home sick today and if I feel the same I will be off the rest of the week, so I will fill that last spot and tie up some clouser minnows.

Rob

grinr · #43 01-23-2013, 07:24 PM

1)Grinr-Muddler head zonker
2)Pikecrazed-Peacock Leech
3)kritofr-articulated Dungeon
4)jeprli-Popsicle Leech
5)millartech-Olive WB
6)Dace Jr.-BR Bugger
7)oizo-Meal Ticket
8)damaltor-UV Bunny leech/zonker
9)Mattpreat-Black Matuka
10)biggyJ-Mohair Leach
11)Off In The Bushes-Olive Matuka
12)Kingfisher-Clouser Minnow

Swap is full!
Thanks to all taking part,looks like a great lineup of fish slayers,look forward to seeing them all.I'll PM my mailing info to everybody ASAP(tomorrow?)

Pikecrazed · #44 01-25-2013, 04:15 PM

just finished my flies today
anyone else
now i just have to get the mailing info and off they go

mattpreat · #45 01-28-2013, 05:26 PM

Is there any way i could switch the fly im doing to a Blood gill instead of the black matuka? I got thinking id like to do something a bit different then what everybody's used to for this swap

grinr · #46 01-28-2013, 10:34 PM

Hey guys,sorry for delay in sending my addy but ive sent PMs to all individually,may be repeat msg for some as I had issues with using BCC feature w/iPhone during earlier attempt??

grinr · #47 01-28-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mattpreat

Is there any way i could switch the fly im doing to a Blood gill instead of the black matuka? I got thinking id like to do something a bit different then what everybody's used to for this swap

Absolutely,tie wutever streamer you like.

Pikecrazed · #48 01-30-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by grinr

Being as there seems to be plenty of interest in the fly swaps lately(for various reasons I sat on the fence and watched last weeks swap fill up in a few short hours).....and being as I love swinging wets and streamers('lantic salmon roots showing thru?)I'm thinkn wutdahell,I'd like to host a streamer themed swap with a generous 7 full week/March 1st deadline.Doesn't necessarily have to be Bow specific,it just happens that I live 2 minutes from Bow and that's where I fish most often.Any and all styles of streamers welcome,bucktails,bunny leach,zonkers,matukas,BR Buggers,classic featherwings(Carrie Stevens style?),muddlers,clousers......wutever,so long as it's one of your proven favorites and meant to be swung on a tight flyline like God intended flyfishing to be executed,hehehe.

Usual swap rules apply:
-first 12 "I'm ins" are in
-DO NOT miss deadline,March 1st,7 weeks,no excuse
-choose pattern at signup or TBA within 7 days?
-include S.A.S.E.
-toe tags optional,include if you want,but I'll be posting group pic of completed flies with member names,and/or,participants often post pics as they complete their flies?
-Flies will be sent from hub early if they are all received prior to deadline?

That's about it I guess?I'll PM my mailing info to participants ASAP after signing up.

Hope to see some killer patterns!

Thx for lookn',Dave

sorry but do we have to inclued return postage and whats S.A.S.E

Daceminnow · #49 01-30-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pikecrazed

sorry but do we have to inclued return postage and whats S.A.S.E

S.A.S.E. = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.

Grinr, we have not received a PM with your addy info. Please send to myself when it's convenient. thanks.

Dace

Off in the Bushes · #50 01-30-2013, 07:32 PM

How are some of you gong to mail the flies so the hackles don't get squashed flat in the mail. Need ideas.

Pikecrazed · #51 01-30-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Off in the Bushes

How are some of you gong to mail the flies so the hackles don't get squashed flat in the mail. Need ideas.

so after i read your post i think i came up with an awnser to the problem and that would be to take a small zip lok bag and fill it with a little air before closing the envolope this makes for an air cocoon around the flies lets hope it works

grinr · #52 02-01-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Daceminnow

S.A.S.E. = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.

Grinr, we have not received a PM with your addy info. Please send to myself when it's convenient. thanks.

Dace

My apologies Dace,PM sent.
I think what happened is when I was going through the topic PMing everybody,Jr. got overlooked because your own forum handle was not actually on the list and I forgot that Jr had signed up thru you?

damaltor · #53 02-05-2013, 08:30 PM

Hi guys,
My flies are all done and I will be sending them off to grinr in a day or 2.

Here's a few pics...

Justbyfaith · #54 02-06-2013, 11:26 AM

Hey guys,
I'm not taking part in this streamer swap, but am taking part in a different swap. I headed to the post office to ask about weight/shipping etc. The the lady highly recommended bubble envelopes with three stamps for anything big and under 50 grams.

Just a friendly heads up.

jeprli · #55 02-06-2013, 12:29 PM

Just fisnished my batch. Never tied this many of the same pattern...i think i could tie one with my eyes clOsed now. I tied mine on tubes, hope you guys wont mind, hooks and retainers will be included with each fly, plenty of room left to modify them to your liking.

No pics, maybe later today. Will send them out sometime this week.

grinr · #56 02-06-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Justbyfaith

Hey guys,
I'm not taking part in this streamer swap, but am taking part in a different swap. I headed to the post office to ask about weight/shipping etc. The the lady highly recommended bubble envelopes with three stamps for anything big and under 50 grams.

Just a friendly heads up.

Thats what I've always used for swaps is those postage paid bubble envelopes,iirc its about 5 bucks for 2?Stuff one inside the other with flies on top and they shouldnt get to squished,esp. streamers where hackle isn't much of a concern usually.Otherwise,i've mailed hackled flies in Sucrets tin,Skoal can or wutever?

oizo · #57 02-06-2013, 09:05 PM

Have 6 done, ran out of some supplies though. So have to restock on dumbells and magnum bunny strips and I should be done early next week.

millartech · #58 02-08-2013, 10:45 AM

I almost have mine done. Just a couple left to do over the weekend in camp. I will be back from work next Thursday so will send them out when I get back to Calgary.

Daceminnow · #59 02-09-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by grinr

My apologies Dace,PM sent.
I think what happened is when I was going through the topic PMing everybody,Jr. got overlooked because your own forum handle was not actually on the list and I forgot that Jr had signed up thru you?

got it. JR's reamers will be mailed out this week to you. thanks.

Dace

grinr · #60 02-12-2013, 07:02 AM

1)Grinr-Muddler head zonker
2)Pikecrazed-Peacock Leech
3)kritofr-articulated Dungeon
4)jeprli-Popsicle Leech
5)millartech-Olive WB
6)Dace Jr.-BR Bugger
7)oizo-Meal Ticket
8)damaltor-UV Bunny leech/zonker
9)Mattpreat-Black Matuka
10)biggyJ-Mohair Leach
11)Off In The Bushes-Olive Matuka.......RECVD
12)Kingfisher-Clouser Minnow