MAY Fly Swap UPDATE

[Jgoding]

Hey Thom,

I sent six flies so keep one for the pot as I don't need one of mine back. I forgot all about that one.

Jeff

[SullyTM]

Thanks, Jeff... Thom

[David Lee]

Yeah , thanks , Jeff ... the MAY Swapflies show up on the 23rd of JUNE -

I must say ..... well worth waiting for - VERY nice job , fellas !!

Which one of you savages (or new guys ?) are hosting August

If no one steps up .... I'll host the BEST Swap yet - The PET FLY Swap ( no , you silly buggers , not tyed w/ fur from housecats ...) .

I will only do this if no one else wants to host , though .

David

[Darian]

What happened to July Not that I'm volunteering you understand....

[David Lee]

Not only can I NOT tell time .... but I can't figure out what month it is ...

Didja ever wake-up and think ...

Damm !! What river am I on ?

Ewwww .... where'd THAT come from ??

Huh ?!? Why am I naked ?!!

Time is the enemy ..... bad brains are second - :P

David

[Jgoding]

You know what I always say... better late then never... maybe I should adjust my calendar a month ahead....then I'll always be on time too...LOL

Man, I guess I better get my June flies done soon as well.... I promise to be on time for this one....

Jeff

[Hairstacker]

Well, all I can say is, it was worth the wait!! Got the swap flies in the mail this morning and, must say, once again, another GREAT batch of flies! Was surprised by the number of patterns I wasn't already familiar with. But was especially surprised to see two sets. Turns out, Thom donated the extra box to my boys since they're learning to tie. Thank you so much Thom, I promise I won't keep 'em for myself and fish 'em, ha. They are going to be SO thrilled when they come home from school today, I can't wait!

[SullyTM]

Yep...some things are worth waiting for. Mike, your kids can FISH these puppies Take them bluegill fishin' and give those ants a try...

Geezus David, August? OK, i'm in!

[Jgoding]

Hairstacker, nice lime trude. What kind of hackle do u use?? Cool body color as well. Very nicely tied on top of all that!

Jeff

[Hairstacker]

Jeff, thanks(!!), I appreciate the kind words, especially from a tyer of your ability. The hackle is Whiting Silver-graded rooster saddle dyed brown (uh, it came that way, I didn't dye it myself, ha). The dyed brown is darker than natural brown to give it that coachman brown color, which I also plan to use for ants and royal coachman-type patterns. The most challenging part BY FAR for me was locating the ever-elusive lime (rather than chartreuse) floss, which I used for the body.