Damselfly swap

[cheech]

I just sent out all of the patterns for the bass swap. Thanks for participating everyone! I am pondering the idea of hosting a damselfly swap. Nymphs or adults. I am always up for a good damsel pattern. Maybe 10 entrants with a deadline of Feb 21st?? Any takers? I am going to tie the Tullis damsel. I'm going to have to reserve a spot for Dennis if he wants. I know he's got something up his sleeve.

Cheech

[MWSpearo]

Adult Damselfly

[mcgx2]

I can play. I will take me a day or two to figure out what I want to tie.

mcg

[mcgx2]

I'll tie Kaufmann's Green Mountain Damsel

mcg

[cheech]

That was a quick day or two. Kaufmann knows his damsels!

[Trouty]

Wow Cheech - Where do you get all your time to tie?

[shazerblaze]

I finally get another chance to join in. Adult damsel, please, I think. Let me check my patterns. Probably adult.

[cheech]

a very understanding wife. I also have learned to tie as quickly as I can. I can do a dozen damsels in about 1 hour. Fast isn't always the key though. I like to enjoy my time tying.

Cheech

[baetis]

I'm in cheech, I will tie my parachute damsel.

[Jason]

I'm in.

[Trout4x]

I can!

[Dennis]

Thenks Cheech, I'l take that reserved spot.

[cheech]

So far we have 8. I going to make MWSpearo tie two flies for this one. He ties a fly that is a bit challenged, so we call it the helmet fly. It really shouldn't be considered a fly, but it catches fish like crazy.

Cheech- Tullis Damsel
MWSpearo- Adult Damsel, Helmet
MCGX2- Kaufmann's Green Mtn. Damsel
Shazerblaze- Adult Damsel
Baetis- Parachute Damsel
Jason-
Dennis-
T4X-

2 more!

[MWSpearo]

Should I send them in.

10 of each right?

[cheech]

I guess it's easy for a guy that has 82 of each size of each pattern to give up a few that are ALREADY in his box! I think you were ruined when you looked at Dennis' flyboxes. Dennis, you are a bad example!

Cheech

[MWSpearo]

Its all Dennis' fault.

I want to be him!

[Caddfly]

Who is tying up the the Mating Damsel Adults? lol

[Teewinot]

I'll join with a Marabou Damselfly Nymph.

[Dennis]

Hey Cheech.
I'll be tying Mike's Damsel. It uses real seal in the thorax. I think that is the secret to it's success. I've tied the same pattern without the seal and they just don't work as effectively. Now to address this "fault" thing........I'm sorry, I started tying when I was 12 and I just got addicted. Tying commercially instilled the habit of tying more that you might need. What do I concider need, you might ask. Well through the years I find that I will usually use 6 flies of any one pattern over a years time. (loss, fish abuse, whatever) I will then need at least two for the guy I'm fishing with for I know he is not goinng to have on like it and he is going to loose at least two while we're out. I fish with about 6 differnt people each year on a concistent basis. That's a dozen flies. At least two fishermen on the lake are going to notice me catching fish and are going to come up to me and ask, " what the h... are you using, can you spare a couple?" If I only fished 12 days a year this is 24 different fishermen needing 2 flies at least=48 flies more. For each day I fish over 12. I am going to need 4 more flies for each day .............You get the picture. Cheech, you tie just about as many flies as MWSpearo and I but you only tie 6-10. But you tie about 750 different patterns. I've seen your boxes. They look like a New York City street. 1000's of people crammed into it, but all different. Hey, hey, hey hey.

[MWSpearo]

Your right Cheech's boxes look like a melting pot of patterns.

[cheech]

Maybe someone could do a foam adult damsel???

So I have a politically correct fly box or two. I just like to have a LOT of patterns. I guess I'm more stingy with my flies;) Just for that, this year I will complete a box of nothing but Olive Willeys.

Cheech

[Mike]

MWS -- all the email from UtahOTF to your email address is bouncing. Please update your email address -- or alternately don't subscribe to any more threads. I would greatly appreciate it. Normally I would just invalidate your UtahOTF account, but obviously you're still around!

Thanks!

[MWSpearo]

It's like dealing with a bunch of little kids!

[Mike]

No worries! I couldn't email and tell you any of that obviously! =)

[nhancock]

I would like to join with a light olive damsel nymph. If it's too late maybe next time.

[cheech]

This swap is now closed. You should email Bassonthefly@yahoo.com so I can send you my address info. The mailing deadline is Feb 21st. We can also meet to swap flies if that is more convenient for any of you. The Taco Bell by SW makes for a good swapping spot.

Cheech- Tullis Damsel
MWSpearo- Adult Damsel, Helmet
MCGX2- Kaufmann's Green Mtn. Damsel
Shazerblaze- Adult Damsel
Baetis- Parachute Damsel
Jason-
Dennis- Mikes damsel
T4X-
Teewinot- Marabou Damsel
Nhancock- Olive Damsel

I'm not going to be the swap Nazi like Trout4x, who makes you put your recipe, SS#, and birthdate with your fly;) If you want to include a card, it would be very much appreciated. If you decide not to, it will be fine. Just expect to get emailed by all of the other swappers who want the recipe.

Ready
Set
Go

Cheech

[Trout4x]

swap Nazi, I may just change my email address.

[shazerblaze]

At least he doesn't ask for the locations of all of you valuables and the schedule for your next trip. Yeah, just kidding. I can't wait. On one of my last trips, my father and I ran out of adults. I just about died. I decided to grab the next fly (it ended up being an green drake with and extended body) that was close enough, and modified it. It worked "enough", but I was hurting for a damsel. Tie on.

[Trout4x]

Sent you an email requesting your address, did you receive it?

I am ready to mail you your flies.

Trout4x

[cheech]

mcgx2 wins the prize for the first one to submit his flies. They look pretty cool.

Cheech

[cheech]

I just picked up Dennis' flies. These little bad boys are KILLERS... We have some sweet flies accumulating. The fish are going to hate us come June.

I have flies from:
mcgx2- green mountain damsel
Dennis- Mike's damsel
me- super duper red eye tullis damsel variation

Keep cranking them out suckers!

cheech

[bcsort]

Man! I really wish I could have joined in on this swap.

I hope these patterns make it to the fly tying page. Is that part of your plan Cheech?

[cheech]

I will try to get them in. I have access to a camera with a macro feature. I think these flies are going to be must haves.

[Trouty]

I, like bcsort, wish I would have participated. Please do get them in the fly-tying section if Mike or Jason can do it.

[cheech]

Trouty, and bcsort- Sorry about that. I should have had more slots available. Next time I'll do a swap for 12 or 13. I hate to go too high because it can get tedious. I will get pictures and send them via email.

[Trouty]

No reason to apologize Cheech. You're absolutely right - too many and it IS tedious. I saw the swap but just procrastinated too long trying to decide. My mistake. Pictures and recipes would be great though.

BTW, did you have a chance to try the white drunken sailor on your last bass trip? Like I mentioned before I've never tried it for bass but have been told it works great. If you didn't try it or didn't catch anything with it that's okay too, I was just curious.

[bcsort]

Yeah, I seen the swap in the beginning as well but work is taking up way too much of my time latley.

[Spooled]

I would have tied a marabou damsel. It always gets thier attention in Idaho.

[Trout4x]

Not too late to sign up for the Not for the faint of Heart swap, 2 spots left and you are welcome!

[Trout4x]

Mailed flies today!

[cheech]

We have 10 days to complete flies. I finally had to kick MWSlacko's butt into gear, DON'T MAKE ME HUNT YOU DOWN, wow, I sounded like trout4x for a second. Anyway, I have received flies frrom Dennis and mcgx2 so far, and t4x has his in the mail. For those of you who want to meet somewhere to swap them, let me know.

[Trout4x]

Originally posted by cheech
.. For those of you who want to meet somewhere to swap them, let me know.


Sounds like where Mike said for lunch on your B-Day post. (LOL)


Cheech if you need help hunting some of the participants down let me know I will give you the resources I have. (LOL)

[shazerblaze]

I just finished my damsel adults. I have them in a small clear cyclinder, ready for mailing. It almost looks like I collect bugs -- in my dreams, but it is pretty cool looking. They should be in the mail tomorrow or Friday. That's early enough, isn't it. I look forward to seeing everybody's flies. Be good.

[Jason]

So how many flies are we suppose to tie? 8? We should meet for lunch on Friday and I'll give my flies.

[Jason]

So Spooled, you're the Gladder Bladder guy, huh?

[cheech]

Jason - I'll be in NJ for the rest of the week. I'll be able to do it next week. If you are heading out for sure this week, give me a call

[shazerblaze]

Hey Cheech, did you get my last email? I haven't received any address for the post. I've got the flies tied and I would love to mail them to you, but I'm missing your address. Have I missed anything? Email or post here. Thanks. I'll send them just as soon as I hear from you.

[cheech]

I replied to your hotmail account. Is there a better account to use? If not, I will try again.

[nhancock]

Mine are in the mail. Let me apologize in advance to all of you expert tiers. My damsel nymphs may look a bit amateur.

[shazerblaze]

Sorry Cheech, my email account has gone Nazi. I receive some mail, but obviously not all. You aren't the only one, either. Try shazerblaze@yahoo.com. I just set it up and I'll use it. Sorry. Just as soon as I get the address, the flies will be in the mail.

[Teewinot]

Cheech -- Let me know if you got my flies.

[cheech]

Today is the deadline. Tee- I got your flies last night... Lookin' pretty good! There are some awesome patterns in this swap!

[Trouty]

Don't rub it in on those of us who procrastinated!!

[cheech]

If you think that is rubbing it in, I dare you to procrastinate on one of Trout4x's swaps. That's why he's the Swap Nazi. :)

[Dennis]

Cheech.........Am I supposed to meet you somewhere tomorrow? If so, what time?

[cheech]

I am probably going to go up a little bit early. I'll probably leave my house around 6:00 If you are going to be coming from west valley, you will drive pretty close to my house. If you want to meet near the I-80 7th east exit that would be cool. As you get off the freeway, there is a small pet store right there. We could meet in the parking lot. Let me know.

[Trouty]

If there are about 15 of us there waiting to meet you can we all go too???

[cheech]

Notice I didn't mention am or pm...... ;)

[Trout4x]

So how many participants are you waiting on? Do I need to hunt someone down? LOL

[cheech]

All flies have been received or are in the mail. I was about to get T4X to dress up in his realtree camo and hunt some people down. J/K. The patterns are great. These flies will definately account for many fish caught. As soon as all of the patterns come in, I will get them out. Hopefully by the end of the week. Thanks again. Now I have to start thinking about another swap. Any Ideas?

Cheech

[Trout4x]

I was dressed and waiting to be activated, guess I will go back to being a reserve.

Ready & willing to server all Swapmeisters

[shazerblaze]

Hey Cheech, I forgot to send money. I owe you a couple $ or maybe I can send some more flies. Sorry, and let me know what I can do to make up for such cheap behavior. Be good.

[cheech]

It's all good. I'll look into my fly swap welfare program to see what I can do. My wife is always good for a stamp or two. T4X, pretend you didn't see this.

[Teewinot]

Got my flies -- There are some great damsel patterns in here. I'm excited for fishing them on Mantua this summer.

Thanks Cheech again for hosting a great swap!

[nhancock]

They look great. For those wondering, mine was the olive damsel nymph that wasn't labeled. It was my firts fly swap and I wasn't sure how to proceed. I have some good ideas now though. If any of you want the recipe for that pattern let me know. I would be happy to post it.

[Trout4x]

Originally posted by cheech
.... T4X, pretend you didn't see this.


See What? LOL

Flies came today as well. I am very pleased with the flies as well.

My wife said I thought all your swaps were done, only if she really knew. LOL


Thanks Cheech for the swap.


Trout4x