December Fly Tying Night

[Curtis Fry]

Building on the good time and excellent turnout we had last week, we've planned another fly tying activity on Thursday December 14th at 6:30 PM at Cabelas.

I think this will be a really fun time, so if you've ever debated on whether or not to come, this is a good one to choose.

We'll be doing two different activities that night. First, is the general theme of midges. Bring your fly tying stuff and get ready to tie some flies. We will have one or two sample patterns featured on the projector for everyone to see and to tie along with if you wish. Then we'll turn everyone loose to get together, share patterns, do mini-swaps or just watch people tie.

In case you've never done a mini-swap, you'll basically partner up with 4 or 5 other tiers there, each of you will tie 4 or 5 of your favorite midge patterns and then exchange them with the others in your group. It's a good way to get your midge supply built up.

The 2nd part of the night is the "Iron Fly" competition. We'll provide each participant with the same batch of materials, two hooks and an hour to come up with two fly patterns. One fly will be judged on "fishability" (the technical part) and the other fly will be judged on "imaginative" (the artsy part). We'll have a judges panel and will announce a winner at the end of the night. If you wish to compete in this competition, please email me (frito1@gmail.com). There might be a small charge to cover the materials in the competition if I can't come up with enough donors and we'll probably limit the number of participants if we get too many people interested. We'll try to get a couple of prizes for the winner(s) as well.

Anyway, RSVP if you plan on coming so we can at least try to get an idea of the crowd this time around. We'll also post a material list for the pattern(s) featured on the projector portion of the night.

[Junthor]

thx for doing this on a different night...


With school tuesdays are hard for me....

Me and my dad most likely will go.

[FlyFshr43]

I was out of town for the first fun fest but I will be there for round two.

[MuseJr]

I will be there. I better work on Cheech's furled midge pattern.

[flyn4me]

I'll be there, It was alot fun last time and I got to meet some members on the board. Looking forward to meeting more members and learning somemore tricks of the trade on tying.

Don

[JayMorr]

Count me in.

[Sladewagon]

I'm planning on being there, and hopefully on time this time...

[baetis]

It's been a while since I've been to the site. I heard that everyone had a good time at the last one so I will try to make it to the next one.

Cheech,
That was an awsome video you and Curtis made. I love all of your "stunt strips".
Call me sometime and we'll hit the Provo.

[FlySmyth]

Count me in.

OH, hey, um, how do I put this politely?...

I noticed nobody brought donuts to the last one.

Can we make cheech bring some to the next one?

FlySmyth.

[Curtis Fry]

Norm's bringing your donuts Flysmyth...

[rrswens]

Im in and bring a Buddy to this one....

[Improv]

I'll be there - with bells on (but I won't say where)

[Doug S.]

Norm's bringing your donuts Flysmyth...

Curtis....NICE....:)

[FlySmyth]

That puts a smile on a fat mans face.

FlySmyth.

[Sladewagon]

That puts a smile on a fat mans face.

FlySmyth.
Don't talk about Curtis that way...

[jonescort]

I will be there for sure. The last one was awesome!!!

[Herb]

I will fill in for NORM if he can't make it. I will make sure they are certified NORM donuts ;-).

Flysmith, all I ask is that you let us watch you eat the donuts. What kind do you like?

Herb Patterson

[fishned]

or was I misiinformed?

I was in Cabellas day before yesterday and was told that there is no tying night planned for December. They told me that they were planning on resuming them in January.

Ed

[Curtis Fry]

I'll have to verify yet again, but last we talked, they were planning on it.

[FlySmyth]

I am normally a closet donut eater but hey if it will entertain the crowd I will let you all watch me eat a donut. I wouldn't have thought you of all people Herb would have liked to watch a naked man eat a donut but hey I guess I was wrong.

All joking aside my favorite donuts are in this order...

Dunkin Donuts straight from the factory on 8600 S. and about 2900 W. Glazed or chocolate/chocolate.

The Store right by Fish Tec, glazed.

The grocery store right by the Wendys in Heber. Same side of the road, again glazed.

But not Krispy Kremes oh god how did they ever get so popular? I don't like theirs at all.

There are a couple of other good donut places in town but are tucked out of the way so I only listed the ones that would be easy for you to find.

I am a donut connisseur but Ben & Jerrys ice cream makes a good substitute.

FlySmyth.

[skighhigh]

The 2nd part of the night is the "Iron Fly" competition. We'll provide each participant with the same batch of materials, two hooks and an hour to come up with two fly patterns. One fly will be judged on "fishability" (the technical part) and the other fly will be judged on "imaginative" (the artsy part).


Are the people at Cabelas going to let you use the fish tanks or pond to test the "fishability" of the fly?

J/k

It's an awesome idea!

[baetis]

"But not Krispy Kremes oh god how did they ever get so popular? I don't like theirs at all".

Come on Flysmith I know those Krispy Kremes at Orvis didn't just disappear every week. You had your fair share just ask Cheech.

Curtis,
What are the prizes for the fly tying contest?

[Curtis Fry]

Well, I'm working on prizes at this point, so I can't promise anything for sure. I'm signing you up for the contest though, so you'd better be able to make it.

[Curtis Fry]

"But not Krispy Kremes oh god how did they ever get so popular? I don't like theirs at all".

Come on Flysmith I know those Krispy Kremes at Orvis didn't just disappear every week. You had your fair share just ask Cheech.

Curtis,
What are the prizes for the fly tying contest?
Spencer, I got your email, but the email got kicked back when I tried to respond...Anyway, to answer your question. Yes! Thanks!

[«°Ñøvã°»]

Does tying while eating donuts considered chumming or tipping flys?

[Lonnie]

FYI,

For those that want to donate any stuff to West Valley Mental health, I'm making the drop off point and time at the tying event.

L

[Sladewagon]

Care to explain a bit more about that Lonnie?

[Lonnie]

Sorry for the cut and paste, but I'm feeling a bit lazy....

http://www.utahonthefly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14979

Here's the meat and potatoes...
http://www.utahonthefly.com/forums/showpost.php?p=158099&postcount=46

[Curtis Fry]

Good idea Lonnie. Thanks.

[Sladewagon]

Ok, sounds good. I've got an old vest and might be able to scrounge up some stuff as well...

[cheech]

I'm not going to make it. I have to be in Phoenix that day. Have fun fellas.

[robotek]

add four newbies to the list of attendees.

What is the list of materials needed for the sample patterns?

[Curtis Fry]

It's gonna be more of a free-for-all tying session this time so bring your vise and some small hooks for midges....

[cheech]

so bring your vise and some small hooks for midges....


I like to tie em all the down to 16

[cardiac]

FYI,

For those that want to donate any stuff to West Valley Mental health, I'm making the drop off point and time at the tying event.

L
I'll donate Flysmyth.
They won't give him back will they?

[«°Ñøvã°»]

I'll donate Flysmyth.
They won't give him back will they?

The kids would actually get a kick out of the ol foogie

[FlySmyth]

I think I missed something.

I have never volunteered to be "donated."

Oh wait, to they have donuts there?

Looking forward to the evening. I am fortunate to be in that tying skill level where I can both teach and be taught with equal enjoyment.

FlySmyth.

PS I have a fair bit of spin fishing lures and a reel or two that will never see the water again so if whoever is charge of the donations for the boys wants to contact me I will bring it that night if you like.

[Lonnie]

PS I have a fair bit of spin fishing lures and a reel or two that will never see the water again so if whoever is charge of the donations for the boys wants to contact me I will bring it that night if you like.

Ken,

You can talk to me or Nova.

[FlySmyth]

And the converse is true too. You nor Nova could talk to me. Ken, 712-1654 if you want me to bring some stuff Thursday let me know.

FlySmyth.

[cardiac]

I think I missed something.

I have never volunteered to be "donated."

Oh wait, to they have donuts there?

FlySmyth
Donated not donutted- got it?

[FlySmyth]

Cardiac, it is rare that a man of your wit and charm, or lack there of, comes along.

Kidding, that was funny. Had to read it twice and not because I am stupid.

FlySmyth.

[«°Ñøvã°»]

Hey Ken, Ill give ya a call today sometime. I will be at the tying pow wow so if ya wanna bring ur donations then you can or i could pick them up from ya today or tomorrow.
Thanks

[cardiac]

Cardiac, it is rare that a man of your wit and charm, or lack there of, comes along.

Kidding, that was funny. Had to read it twice and not because I am stupid.

FlySmyth.
Ken, I give ya chit, cause I know you can take it and dish it out.
See ya Thursday.

[Curtis Fry]

Bump up for a reminder on the tying deal tonight. We'll be there from 6:30 till about 8:30 and midges are the focus. It's a free-for-all tying and shoot the bull session, so everyone's invited.

[Tyson]

Cheech shouldn't you be getting your fingers massaged for tonights tying spectacular?
;)

[cheech]

Cheech shouldn't you be getting your fingers massaged for tonights tying spectacular?
;)

I'm in Fenicks.

Did you get mail you little beeeotch?

[«°Ñøvã°»]

To all who made the donations thanks a bunch and thanks to Lonnie for starting the whole donation process. Looks like Ill be able to make the mortgage this month after all ;). Funny thing I actually ran into the administration director for ARTEC in the FF'n section this evening he wanted to say his thanks as well. If anyone else would like to donate to the ARTEC cause we have a lot of reels that still need flyrods. Ill be dropping off the goods next week probably tuesday or wednesday. Feel free to e mail me i can make a second trip if needed.

It was also great to meet everyone and some new faces as well. If ya missed it, ya missed out on some great demos. Thanks for the tip on the CDC Jason thats gonna help alot this spring.
supernova2112@hotmail.com

[Tyson]

I'm in Fenicks.

Did you get mail you little beeeotch?
I got it. Thanks Cheeeeoch.

[Tyson]

It was also great to meet everyone and some new faces as well. If ya missed it, ya missed out on some great demos. Thanks for the tip on the CDC Jason thats gonna help alot this spring.
For me it was the first time meeting in person almost everyone there. A lot of good demos with almost every technique and material imagineable between all of the tyers in the room. Fun indeed, I wished it didn't have to end. Thanks Curtis and everyone else for taking the time to make it happen.

[Curtis Fry]

We had a pretty decent turnout and it was good meeting new people and seeing the guys again.

You better watch out, that young feller Cort is going to be giving us all a run for the money with his newly acquired tying skills.

[UtahFlyGuy]

Props to Jay. He can tie a mean Brown Trout Streamer. Thanks for taking the time to show us the deal Jay. The spiders are wicked awesome too.

Pat

[Grizz]

I had a great time. It was nice to finally meet some people I'd only known over the puter.......

Nova/Lonnie, you guys rock. The kids got some nice stuff, good cause.

Jaymorr, the bugs are sick dude! Thanks!!!

D2, that lil' midge is going to get chewed on this weekend. Thanks!!!!

Cfry, nice work on getting this set up, next time I'll bring the mess with me. Thanks!!!!

Everyone else, it was a pleasure.

peace

[Bmac]

Fun night!!! I really appreciated Jay, Lonnie, and Dave sharing some of their patterns... It was also nice to place some faces with names. THANKS for putting this together Curtis. Let’s keep these tying sessions going...

[JayMorr]

I had a lot of fun tying and chatting with everyone. Nice to meet new people as well!

Grizz, thank you so much for the reel, and jacket. My little bro should fit into that thing perfect. I will get you your line. I am glad you like the bugz. I know you enjoy huckin the meat :)

UtahFlyGuy, I appreciate the line my friend. It will go well on the reel. All I can say is "Mo" better like his christmas present this year and get out on the water or there is gonna be some serious ass kickin!


I enjoyed seeing everyone and I am glad we are doing these on a monthly basis. Thanks for making the arrangments.

[Tyson]

Everybody I love you.
Everybody I do.

[UtahFlyGuy]

Jay give me a call I got something for ya. 330-1953

[jonescort]

It was neat to meet all the people. People knew me and didn't introduce themselves by name so sorry if I don't know your name. Thanks Curtis for showing me those flys. I am lookin forward to fishing them. I was going to go today but didn't get a chance. Thanks to everyone,
Cort