April Flyswap is CLOSED -

[MSP]

Hi JD, I just burn the end with a lighter. You're right, the inside and outside do not want to burn at the same melting point. I sometimes have to melt the material more than once, but if you ease the flame to the material it seems to work better. All I really care about is that the material will not start fraying while fishing, I don't think the fish can tell if it's a little off. Of course my flys don't usually last that long anyway, either lose them in a bush or the bottom.

[Jgoding]

I don't know MSP, that's not how I remember you doing it. I distinctly remember you cutting about a 6" piece of that braided stuff, sticking one end in your mouth and lighting up, sucking in, and holding for about 5 secs to get a nice taper.....

[SullyTM]

"either lose them in a bush or the bottom."

How about those fish that can't leave them alone??? I've seen Mike's flies in action...They never come close to a bush

Later...

[SullyTM]

A Baker's Dozen have signed up. David, you going to wait another week

I'm ready to mail

Later. Thom

[David Lee]

Yeah ... let's wait until the first .

I tyed four dozen in two days - hope that $#@%^$&%^(*&*$### river drops enough to use 'em before September

Now - on to Bass flies

David

[SullyTM]

Bass Flies??? Whatcha' tying up? Some of your beadhead olive woolies? Thom

[David Lee]

Bass Flies??? Whatcha' tying up? Some of your beadhead olive woolies? Thom

Well ...... foam and Deerhair topwater bugs , streamers , etc .

Come to think of it - I SHOULD crank a few dozen OBHWBs in a few sizes , just to make sure Also , doing a few saltwater suprise boxes for friends going on trips soon , and a few exp bugs for savages from Tracy , Negativeland , Oxnard , Medford , ...............

I LOVE my friends ... what can I say ??

David

[Chris V]

Alright guys- here's some photos of my swap flys.

I know shad aren't picky, but let me know what you think...

[David Lee]

Those look tasty !!

David

[Hairstacker]

Chris, I think your flies look GREAT!! Your flies reminded me of why I just KNEW, immediately, that I needed to sign up for this swap. By the way, for anyone out there reading this, this swap is still open for more folks to join in. . . .