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Old 12-09-2017, 12:48 PM
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Hey guys and gals, anyone interested in a stillwater fly swap? Did a few last winter and I think they went well. I'm thinking 8-10 tiers with a finish date of the end of January. Let me know as I know there's another one going on.
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Old 12-09-2017, 01:15 PM
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Count me in - I'm in need of some more stillwater varieties!
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Old 12-10-2017, 11:25 AM
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I'm in.
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Old 12-10-2017, 06:47 PM
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End of January is good, count me in.
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Old 12-11-2017, 12:42 AM
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count me in for a chromie
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Old 12-11-2017, 12:59 AM
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Count me in will be my first one
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Old 12-11-2017, 11:33 AM
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I'll probably do a traditional Scottish still water fly like a blue zulu or a kate mclaren, or a bibbio.
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Old 12-12-2017, 10:03 AM
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What the hey, I'm in again. Will do a backswimmer pattern.
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Old 12-12-2017, 10:17 AM
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nice to see everyone is still here in the forum! I have a friend who wants in as well so that makes nine. I'd say we leave it open till Friday to see if we can hit 12 and call it good. The winter fly swap group is back! lol...I'll have to get some hats made!
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Old 12-12-2017, 04:17 PM
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Old 12-13-2017, 11:27 AM
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Count me in. I have had tiers block lately. I haven't tied a fly in a month. Not sure why. I usually tie about 300 to 400 a month. I need to get tying again. This will be a good kick in the butt for me to get behind the vice again.

I'll tie a.................... ???????????? Hmmmmmmm here I go with that darn tiers block again. I'll sit down at my vice tonight and bang off a few. That will determine what I tie.

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Old 12-13-2017, 01:52 PM
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I'm in if there's room? Balance micro-leech.
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Old 12-13-2017, 04:56 PM
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Yup, but I think we'll call it at 12. I'll post a pic of my contribution soon and will Pm everyone my contact info.
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Old 12-13-2017, 06:45 PM
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my swap is just wrapping up. if you have room for one more I have a decent calibaetis pattern. I wouldn't mind just tying and not worrying about where everyone's flies are at and whether ibwill be able to send them all back by the deadline lmao

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Old 12-13-2017, 10:25 PM
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I'll be tying a hothead seal fur bugger
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Old 12-14-2017, 02:09 PM
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Sure. Bakers dozen then!



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my swap is just wrapping up. if you have room for one more I have a decent calibaetis pattern. I wouldn't mind just tying and not worrying about where everyone's flies are at and whether ibwill be able to send them all back by the deadline lmao

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Old 12-15-2017, 08:05 AM
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OK guys, I've sent out the address and recounted. There are 12 of us.
If anyone just wants to meet up instead of shipping the flies that's cool, I work all over Calgary and Okotoks.
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Old 12-16-2017, 01:32 PM
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Started tying my flies today. I'm tying some damsels for this swap. Are you wanting us to include a self addressed stamped envelope. So you don't have to pay all the shipping?

Here's a picture of the first few I have tied today.
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Old 12-17-2017, 08:56 PM
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Got PM'd couple questions so I figured its best to clarify here.
There are 12 participants so each tyer will send 12 flies and will then receive 12 flies back including 1 of their own. It's easier for sorting this way. Each tyer should send a self addressed stamped envelope with their flies. We've set a deadline of end of January so try and get your flies in before then, if they all get here earlier I will send them back earlier.
Several of the tyers in this swap were involved in my swaps last year and already know the protocol so this is more info for the newbies.

I'm going to tie a black sparkle leech (size 8)that was deadly this past summer in Beaver and Bullshead reservoir, and also worked pretty good in the Bow some days.
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Old 12-18-2017, 08:31 AM
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Mine are almost done but I'll wait until after New Year's to mail out.

Did a dozen brown crystal chenille back swimmers with a brown quill back but will include another dozen with a lighter mottled brown back, 'cause the're so easy to tie up.
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Old 12-18-2017, 01:58 PM
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Since it's Christmas and I couldn't sleep last night I decided to tie an extra dozen flies. Mine are all done. There's a dozen damsels and now another dozen of my favourite micro leeches. You'll have to hide while tying these onto your tippet. Trout may jump right into your boat after them.

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Old 12-19-2017, 03:41 PM
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Here's a question for the fly swap participants: Crush the barb or not, before sending out?

Over 98% of my flies are barbless, as much as concern for the trout as well as for my fingers! So does that mean I should crush the barbs before sending out the ties or leave it up to the receivers?
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Old 12-20-2017, 07:40 PM
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Here's a question for the fly swap participants: Crush the barb or not, before sending out?
Never mind, the're in the mail now with the hooks as is, i.e., with the barb.
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Old 12-22-2017, 07:22 PM
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I'm going to tie a black sparkle leech (size 8)that was deadly this past summer in Beaver and Bullshead reservoir, and also worked pretty good in the Bow some days.
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Did a dozen brown crystal chenille back swimmers with a brown quill back but will include another dozen with a lighter mottled brown back, 'cause the're so easy to tie up.
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Since it's Christmas and I couldn't sleep last night I decided to tie an extra dozen flies. Mine are all done. There's a dozen damsels and now another dozen of my favourite micro leeches. You'll have to hide while tying these onto your tippet. Trout may jump right into your boat after them.
Would love to see pics & possibly the pattern recipes.
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Old 12-24-2017, 09:36 AM
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Would love to see pics & possibly the pattern recipes.
I don't have a clue how to post pictures here but Crawad is usually pretty good in posting a picture or two after all the inputs are received. After that I'll be glad to send a pattern recipe.
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Old 12-24-2017, 04:27 PM
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Just finished my buggers up will send this week
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Old 12-24-2017, 06:47 PM
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Started tying my flies today. I'm tying some damsels for this swap. Are you wanting us to include a self addressed stamped envelope. So you don't have to pay all the shipping?

Here's a picture of the first few I have tied today.
those are nice
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Old 12-26-2017, 10:53 AM
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Here's a pic of my sparkle leech. Does pretty good on brookies and perch through the ice to!
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Old 01-02-2018, 06:43 PM
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Surprisingly managed to finish mine early, size 12 blue zulus:

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