Time for a new swap?

[Xnjb707X]

Well I think it's about time for a new fly swap. I've done a couple of these now and I'm hooked! I was thinking about starting one up. The fall trout season is in the near future so I was thinking I'll host a swap, I'll keep it simple since it will be my first time hosting a swap, but maybe favorite fall nymphs? Sounds good to me. If anyone is down for a fall nymph swap just hit me back. Lets try to get atleast 10-15 tyers. If anyone is interested just respond back with your fly and I'll set a due date etc.


- Nic

[Darrin.Deel]

I could throw in my flashy feather caddis. Will post pics soon.

[Hairstacker]

Well, I'm always game if everyone else is. I'll tie up a bunch of black AP Nymphs. I'm hoping we allow at least 30 days for this swap since I'm also already in a swap on another board.

[Garrett S]

Im In, I will be tying a pheasant tail Nymph

[Xnjb707X]

alright well thats 4 including me, so lets get atleast 6 more in on it and then I'll set a due date

- Nic

[SHigSpeed]

Does it have to be a classic nymph? I'd love to tie up a dozen soft hackles for a swap. I've been doing really well with them since starting to use them hard.

_SHig

[Ed Wahl]

Count me in. I'll tie up some of Bill Carnazzo's Fall Phase Stick Caddis'. I need to tie up a bunch anyway, and this is as good an excuse as any.

Ed

[SHigSpeed]

Count me in. I'll tie up some of Bill Carnazzo's Fall Phase Stick Caddis'. I need to tie up a bunch anyway, and this is as good an excuse as any.

Ed

Man, that's an ugly fly! How do you fish that and for what? :)

_SHig

[Ed Wahl]

Shig, every foothill stream I've fished has a good or great population of Fall Caddis. They're big, real big.

The big trout will be snarfing them up for a couple of months.

You fish them dead drifted right on the bottom. High sticking is my preferred method but bobbers will work too.

Maybe you just have to see it to believe it.

I can help with that.

Ed

[SHigSpeed]

Shig, every foothill stream I've fished has a good or great population of Fall Caddis. They're big, real big.

The big trout will be snarfing them up for a couple of months.

You fish them dead drifted right on the bottom. High sticking is my preferred method but bobbers will work too.

Maybe you just have to see it to believe it.

I can help with that.

Ed

Anything for big trout! Guess I'm a whore that way. :)

_SHig

[jim p]

Sounds good Nic.

I'm in, not sure on the pattern yet, but might go with a fall caddis also.


Fall Caddis. They're big, real big.

The big trout will be snarfing them up for a couple of months.
Ed

:thumbsup: Fall Caddis Nymphs = big trout yummy goodness.:D

I love fall fishing - low clear water and big bugs :arrow: big fish with big flies.:-D

[slage]

Count me in.

Not sure what pattern yet, but will post soon.

Thanks,

[Scott V]

Count me in, not sure what I'll tie but I am up for this one.

[Ed Wahl]

Some other important flies for fall would be streamers and leeches. Browns will be getting active.
And there's nothing like that grab.

Ed

[Xnjb707X]

Ok, So far we have :

Me
Darrin.Deel
Hairstacker
Guppy
Shig
Ed Wahl
Slage
Scott V

So we have 8 so far including myself, we can roll with this, or if anyone else would like to join I'm down for that. Everyone who has joined just PM me with the fly you are going to tie so I can get a list together. Remember "favorite fall nymph, or wet fly" (streamers included). I'll give it a couple of days or so once I get everyones fly info, i'll set a due date.

- Nic

[paulegan81]

I will tie a Hackle 3D

[BigOkieWhiteBoy916]

I'm in on this one! I'll tie some type of stonefly. Just because I like tying stones

[Rich Leonetti]

I'll tie up some fox pupas if no ones tying em

[robdog]

I would love the opportunity to hone my fly tying. I was thinking about an October Caddis imitation. I have decided on the #10 orange bodied Serendipity. It should work. Here are the details on how to present the fly. (http://www.westfly.com/feature-article/9909/feature_76.php)

[Hairstacker]

Ok, I've read through this whole thread again and it appears this swap has morphed into a "fall trout subsurface fly" swap with mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, wetflies, stoneflies, and streamers allowed? I have absolutely no problem with that whatsoever, just wanted to be clear, because if this is the case, I would like to change my planned tie from black A.P. Nymphs to Hare's Ear Soft Hackles. :D

[SHigSpeed]

Ok, I've read through this whole thread again and it appears this swap has morphed into a "fall trout subsurface fly" swap with mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, wetflies, stoneflies, and streamers allowed? I have absolutely no problem with that whatsoever, just wanted to be clear, because if this is the case, I would like to change my planned tie from black A.P. Nymphs to Hare's Ear Soft Hackles. :D

To clarify, if my soft hackles are okay, they'll be Partridge and Olives, BTW.

_SHig

[robdog]

Ok, I've read through this whole thread again and it appears this swap has morphed into a "fall trout subsurface fly" swap with mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, wetflies, stoneflies, and streamers allowed? I have absolutely no problem with that whatsoever, just wanted to be clear, because if this is the case, I would like to change my planned tie from black A.P. Nymphs to Hare's Ear Soft Hackles. :D

Hairstacker if you want to tie AP Nymphs, that would be fine. I was thinkin' on the same line as you. ;)

[CODY]

If u guys dont mind i would love to join in, a good opportunity to practice. I'll let u know which pattern soon.

[Bob Scheidt]

I'm in, sounds good. Not sure about the fly yet, bead caddis, fall bugger streamer, have to sleep on it. Count me in fellow tiers!

Bob

[robdog]

So I count 14 peeps on this.

Xnjb707X
Darrin.Deel
Hairstacker
Guppy
Shig
Ed Wahl
Slage
Scott V
paulegan81
BigOkieWhiteBoy916
OldTroutbelly
robdog
cody
Bob Scheidt

[Hairstacker]

robdog, assuming they're allowed, there's no reason we can't both tie hare's ear soft hackles. You can never have too many, am I right? :lol: Just tell me what color you're tying and I'll make sure to pick a different color -- that should satisfy the need for variety. What do you say? :D

[robdog]

robdog, assuming they're allowed, there's no reason we can't both tie hare's ear soft hackles. You can never have too many, am I right? :lol: Just tell me what color you're tying and I'll make sure to pick a different color -- that should satisfy the need for variety. What do you say? :D

No, I made up my mind. I am tying a variation of an October caddis nymph. Ok, it's just an Orange Serendipity.:???: Nope, the AP Black was one of my final choices in my thought process. I was just stating the fact that I was thinkin on the same line as you:D You know what they say....Great minds think alike=D>

[Hairstacker]

No, I made up my mind. I am tying a variation of an October caddis nymph. Ok, it's just an Orange Serendipity.:???: Nope, the AP Black was one of my final choices in my thought process. I was just stating the fact that I was thinkin on the same line as you:D You know what they say....Great minds think alike=D>

Ok, I get it now. :lol: It's true, great minds apparently do think alike. :lol: Regardless, there's going to be some great flies in this swap. :unibrow:

[paulegan81]

thats great we have 14 in
I better get started......
Im good but im slow.......

[Xnjb707X]

Alright we have 14 people in this, and yeah all the flies you guys mentioned are fine, We will just consider this swap "Favorite Fall Subsurface Flies" As stated in another post. Just PM with the fly you are tying. And I'm gonna set the due date to September 30th, aslong as thats ok with everyone else. I'll be tying my 'crackle baetis pattern. Can't wait to see everyones flies!


- Nic

[Xnjb707X]

Alright here is what I got so far..

Me: crackle baetis
Darrin.Deel : flashy feather caddis
Hairstacker: hares ear soft hackle
Guppy: pheasant tail
ShigSpeed: soft hackle
Ed Wahl: fall phase stick caddis
Jim P: Fuzzball (Received)
Slage: BirdsNest
ScottV: peacock bunny streamer
Paulegan81: hackle 3D
BigOkieWhiteBoy916: stonefly
Old trout belly: fox pupah
Robdog: orange bodied serendipity (Received)
Cody: Baetis Nymph
BobSchedt: Fall Streamer

For everyone that hasnt PM'd me there fly please do so, and if no one drops out we have 15 with me inc. So far so good. So as of now 15 flies, due date Sept30. For any other info just PM me.

- Nic

[jim p]

Fuzzballs are done. Need an address. Thanks for hosting Nic.
Jim P

[robdog]

Fuzzballs are done. Need an address. Thanks for hosting Nic.
Jim P

Same here. My orange bodied serendipity imitations are done.

[Rich Leonetti]

Advil and Scotch is the best cure for stiff neck from tying.

[Hairstacker]

OldTroutbelly, you may want to look into adjusting your chair . . . sounds like it may be set too high?

[Rich Leonetti]

Problem was tying desk covered with junk and tying materials... so I was tying on the couch with the coffee table as my desk.... not smart I know....

[SHigSpeed]

Holy cow! Forgot about this... Will get back on it. :)

When is my homework due again?

_SHig

[robdog]

Had a chance to test my orange bodied serendipity imitations on the Silver Fork. Trout like them ;)

[Rich Leonetti]

Holy cow! Forgot about this... Will get back on it. :)

When is my homework due again?

_SHig

September 30

[Xnjb707X]

Just an update, I have recieved JimP's and Robdogs flies allready (nice flies by the way), and oldtroutbelly I sent you my address, So far so good. How is everyone else doing on the swap so far? Once I get all of them in I will post the pics!


- Nic

[Hairstacker]

How is everyone else doing on the swap so far?

I have 11 done, 4 more to go. Would be done but ran out of hooks . . . should have them all done next week. :)

[Ed Wahl]

Just finished up. These are big and heavy. All year you tie flies with the mantra "keep it sparse, keep it sparse" running through your head.

These had the term "thick as a crayon" running through my head. Not quite that thick but maybe they should be.

Sent you a pm Nic.

Ed

[SHigSpeed]

Halfway done!

Sneak peek:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3946945474_7817a4f85c_o.jpg

_SHig

[Scott V]

Nothing worse than running out of orange bunny strips when I only have a couple flies left to tie. So it is off to Kiene's tommorow. Mine will ship on Monday.

[Bob Scheidt]

Mine are finally on the way! Have a good weekend everybody.
Small hot orange conehead bugger with very webby griz/brown hackle. Cone is hot orange, rest of the fly is brown with copper flecks in the chenille

Bob

[SHigSpeed]

Mine are finally on the way! Have a good weekend everybody.
Small hot orange conehead bugger with very webby griz/brown hackle. Cone is hot orange, rest of the fly is brown with copper flecks in the chenille

Bob

Sounds like a nice Truckee fly! Can't wait...

_SHig

[Scott V]

I just picked up some more orange bunny so I will be finished tonight, address please.

[Xnjb707X]

I got 6 sets in so far, just 8 more to go! There are some nice flies coming in, Good job fellas.

[CODY]

Almost done, got three more to go

[SHigSpeed]

Mine shipped today.

_SHig

[robdog]

Alright here is what I got so far..

Me: crackle baetis
Darrin.Deel : flashy feather caddis
Hairstacker: hares ear soft hackle
Guppy: pheasant tail
ShigSpeed: soft hackle
Ed Wahl: fall phase stick caddis
Jim P: Fuzzball (Received)
Slage: BirdsNest
ScottV: peacock bunny streamer
Paulegan81: hackle 3D
BigOkieWhiteBoy916: stonefly
Old trout belly: fox pupah
Robdog: orange bodied serendipity (Received)
Cody: Baetis Nymph
BobSchedt: Fall Streamer

For everyone that hasnt PM'd me there fly please do so, and if no one drops out we have 15 with me inc. So far so good. So as of now 15 flies, due date Sept30. For any other info just PM me.

- Nic
Nic, update on swap please??? Just curious on when I should expect to see the flies. Oh yea, I owe you a brew. Holla at me when you want me to come correct on that:D

[BigOkieWhiteBoy916]

They're coming. I've been fishing way too much lately.

[Bob Scheidt]

Mine shipped last Friday.

Bob Scheidt

[Scott V]

Mine will be in the mail tomorrow.

[SHigSpeed]

Mine will be in the mail tomorrow.

Mandatory one letter grade deduction for lateness!

_SHig

[Xnjb707X]

Here is what we got so far ->

Me: (done!)
Darrin.Deel : flashy feather caddis
Hairstacker: (Received)
ShigSpeed: (Received)
Ed Wahl: (Received)
Jim P: (Received)
Slage: BirdsNest
ScottV: peacock bunny streamer
Paulegan81: hackle 3D
BigOkieWhiteBoy916: stonefly
Old trout belly: (Received)
Robdog: (Received)
Cody: Baetis Nymph
BobSchedt: (Received)

Well Guppy just dropped out ... So I'll send each of you 1 of your ties back to make it even. Once I get everyones flies in I'll post pics of the sets, and then send them out.

- Nic

[CODY]

can you pm an address?

[Garrett S]

Sorry Guys, Couldnt get the materials

[Ed Wahl]

Hurry up guys, fall's here. Did very well with orange Stimi's and Fall Caddis Emergers up on the Silver Fork weekend before last. I'd bet that between Phil and myself we racked up over 100, fishing only the afternoon and evening. Did it right too, fished til almost dark, then as darkness fell we were still trying to find the best way back up the hill. Saw Grimners Shrine. Very cool.

Enjoyed a cold beer while watching darkness descend on the mountains, and of course, kicking ourselves for not camping. Can't think of anyplace more pleasant than the Sierra's on a warm evening.

Saw some adult Fall Caddis laying eggs, it's starting now. Hurry.
Ed

[SHigSpeed]

With the Gup out, what if we post the spare set on the classifieds as a local eBay and send the proceeds to a worthy cause? Suggestions anyone?

_SHig

[CODY]

maybe putah creek trout?

[Darrin.Deel]

shipping tomorow am. sorry guys.

[Hairstacker]

Is it safe to assume all flies have been received or are in the mail? :unibrow:

[CODY]

Is it safe to assume all flies have been received or are in the mail? :unibrow:

atleast for my flies. 8)

[Xnjb707X]

I just got codys, slage, and scott v's in so I'm just waiting on Darrin.Deel, BigOkieWhiteBoy916, and Paulegan81. We are allmost there!


- Nic

[Wolfie]

great list.....to late to throw in with you guys ..but..maybe in the next swap ...i do make a killer 'czech nymph' with or without a bead head, but weighted and a leech, ..........Wolfie

[CODY]

are all of the flies in???

[Hairstacker]

are all of the flies in???

Good question . . . this "fall trout season" swap is turning into a "winter" trout season swap. :? Nic, have you had a chance to contact all the late swappers?

[robdog]

I just got codys, slage, and scott v's in so I'm just waiting on Darrin.Deel, BigOkieWhiteBoy916, and Paulegan81. We are allmost there!
- Nic

I spoke to Paul last night. He won't be able to access his vice in time for the swap. So Nic, where are we at now???

[SHigSpeed]

I spoke to Paul last night. He won't be able to access his vice in time for the swap. So Nic, where are we at now???

BOWB916 posted on another thread that he'd been fishing too much recently but seemed like he's still in.

Let's have a deadline.

I say instead of getting back our extra ties, if nothing else, we should get extra random other ties. This would make the waiting at least a bit more exciting? Like opening up a box of Cracker Jacks (back in the day when there were REAL toys in the box and not some crap sticker!).

_SHig

[Xnjb707X]

Well I've just been waiting to get the last of the flies from Darrin.Deel, BigOkieWhiteBoy916, and Paulegan81, and Pauls out, as of yesterday, and still no flies from Darrin.Deel or BigOkie... So If none of the flies come in by monday they will be out and I will start making the sets and mail them out. and for the extra sets we will give away or you guys can draw straws for the extra sets. Sorry for the lag fellas, I was just giving people the benifit of the doubt. but I would like to send out the flies ASAP! So monday is the dead line fo'sho! peace.

- Nic

[Hairstacker]

Sorry for the lag fellas, I was just giving people the benifit of the doubt.

Hey Nic, no need to apologize! You were trying to do the right thing and obviously you have no control over the situation. Thanks again for hosting!! Hopefully, we can get on to another swap as soon as this one wraps up. :cool:

[robdog]

So If none of the flies come in by monday they will be out and I will start making the sets and mail them out.

I believe Monday is a federal holiday & the mail will not be delivered. It's Columbus Day.

[Xnjb707X]

I got everyone sets ready to go into the mail, I'll mail them out tommorrow. I'll post the pics of all the flies later on today or tommorrow. Anyone have any ideas for the extra sets? Whoever wants them can have them. Just let me know. Thanks to everyone for joining!

- Nic

[Hairstacker]

Whoever wants them can have them.

Are they that bad? Just kidding! :D

I say you either keep them as a bonus for being the swapmeister . . . or follow SHig's suggestion to arbitrarily sprinkle them into the boxes you send out . . . or donate them to a worthy cause of your choosing (e.g., someone you know who's just getting started in fly fishing or a local school fishing club). I will happily defer to whatever you or anyone else decides. :)

[robdog]

I say you either keep them as a bonus for being the swapmeister

+1 on this idea!!!

[Xnjb707X]

Here are the pics of our swap, everybody got some nice skills.

Here is mine
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2673.jpg

Bob's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2674.jpg

ScottV's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2675.jpg

JimP's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2676.jpg

Ed's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2677.jpg

Slage's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2680.jpg

Shig's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2683.jpg

Robdog's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2684.jpg

Hairstacker's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2685.jpg

Cody's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2686.jpg

OldTroutBelly's
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu140/Njb707/DSCN2692.jpg

They are on there way!

- Nic

[Scott V]

Nice collection, I can hardly wait to catch fish on them. As I looked at each fly I knew exactly where I am going to fish it.

[Hairstacker]

Wow, very nice! \\:D/

Must say, outstanding photography!

[Bob Scheidt]

Wow! Great flies and one heck of a photo shoot, Thanks for taking the trouble to post pics of each fly! Pretty neat.

Bob

[CODY]

Nice job guy's, I cant wait to get my paws on them flies.

[robdog]

Got my Flies today in the mail. Thanks Nic for hosting & everyone for participating. Sorry for my flies. I know they are not the best, but I will continue to work on the craft. Tight lines!!!!

[Hairstacker]

Got my flies in the mail today too! \\:D/ What a great batch of flies everyone! =D>

robdog, one of the reasons I participate in fly swaps is they make me see my own flies more critically, and they push me to strive to tie better flies -- I'm glad to hear it's working that way for you too. :D Hopefully, we'll have another swap underway very soon, and I sincerely hope you sign up for it as well. :nod:

Nic, thanks again so much for hosting, I very much appreciate your efforts -- great job!! =D>

[Scott V]

Got my flies and I like them all. Planning to head to Hennan tomorrow to try a couple of them out.

[CODY]

I got my flies today, they look sweet, i'll try a few out tomorrow.

[Ed Wahl]

Great looking flies guys.

Nic, thanks for putting this together.

Ed

[jim p]

Got a great set of flies the other day. Hopefully will get a few them wet and mauled this weekend.:D

Excellent swap. Thanks for hosting Nic

Jim P