Fall streamer swap

[cheech]

Since fall is all but upon us, we should gear up for fall fishing. I have never had much success fishing streamers in moving water, and I have vowed to improve my skills. How about a Fall streamer swap. I'm talking about the BIG weighted stuff that big browns chase. I'm thinking of having 12 entries, with a due date of 9/12 around there. I'll be tying a modified Cheechenstein.

[steelie]

I'm in!! - put me down for a conehead muddler (probably, I like to change my mind)

[Jason]

I'm in. TBD.

[Trouty]

Sounds interesting!

[Rod Hog]

I'm in, put me down for a fly fur streamer, ala brown trout style!

[Fred]

I'm in. I'll tie a platte river special.

[Grizz]

I'd like to participate. How 'bout a Snow White Stripper.

[cheech]

7 so far.

Cheech- Cheechenstein
Steelie- Conehead muddler
Jason- ?
Trouty- ?
Rod Hog- Fly fur streamer
Fred- Platte river special
Grizz- Snow white stripper

These flies will be judged by a professional panel, and whoever wins will get a prize.

[JayMorr]

I AM IN!!!

I am tying my Ally Cat! (Name I came up with when I used left over materials to create this pattern.)

Fish love her.

JayMorr

[bswens]

I've got to be in on this one!

[Rod Hog]

Way to go man! For those of you who don't know bswens, he ties some great streamers!

[Fishin' Junkie]

I've never participated in a swap, but I'd love to for streamies. Count me in if there's still room. I'll be tying the "big nasty", although a size 6 has proven to be the most productive size.

[Trout4x]

Steelie you had better tie a couple extra for me.

[icthys]

I can't miss this one, I'll tie up a Smiths Shad, makes a great wiper fly, hope that's OK with everyone.

[Rockstar Caddis]

If there is room I would love this one. I will tie up one that I use on the provo. A version of a hot head/matuka/woolybugger/cone head.

[Rockstar Caddis]

I just counted and I guess I am out unless everyone will let me in.....Oh Please for the love of God let me in this one....out

[cheech]

THIS SWAP IS CLOSED
There are 12 or 13 people depending on what T4X does. Send the flies to me no later than 9/12. email me for mailing info. bassonthefly@yahoo.com

Cheech- Cheechenstein
Steelie- Conehead muddler
Jason- ?
Trouty- ?
Rod Hog- Fly fur streamer
Fred- Platte river special
Grizz- Snow white stripper
JayMorr- Ally cat
Bswens- ?
FishnJunkie- Big nasty
Icthys- Smith's shad
Clinton Goodman- Heinz 57 fly

Trout4x, were you entering, or just telling Steelie to tie you some?

[Trout4x]

I would love to, but the next month every free minute will be taken. Steelie can just tie some for me, great swap just a bad time I wish I could be in.

[nhancock]

I am in if it isn't too late. I tie a peacock bugger pattern that is pretty effective.

[bswens]

i am really stoked on this swap. it looks like we're going to have some killer streamers to fish with this fall. for me it has been hard to decide what pattern to tie up. i decided i want to go with my "go to" streamer, the mohair leech. it has been the best producing streamer for me on the provo starting this febuary and into late spring, which is when i started fishing that river. it has taken a number of nice browns from 18" to 22". they go buck wild for it. i have a ton of confidence in this fly. my only aprehension is it's simplicity. i don't want anyone to feel scammed by getting a fly that isnt much to look at. so i thought i would just pose the question: do you want this fly in its pure form, or would you like me to flash it up? if you like your streamers a little flashier, i will enhance the original and tie yours up Halo Leech style and put some fash in too. let me know your preference. bswens@hotmail.com

[bswens]

tied a couple up the more flashy way and they look sweet. so i think i'll just do them all like that unless anyone objects.
thanks, bswens

[icthys]

I've been in a few swaps, and my biggest complaint is that I think people tie up a pattern just to "show off". Ooooo, look at me I can tie the prettiest fly known to man. Personally I don't care if you are the best tier, I want what the fish like best. Also, I'm not a very good tier at all, the simpiler the pattern the more I like it.

[Utah DaveII]

Ease up on Bswens just a little. I think he's just excited to be in a swap. I don't think he was bragging about being a great tyer anyway. There's nothing wrong with Halo leech style either. It will work just fine, it's been my nubmer one streamer in the early summer and spring.

Anyway from what I hear from his dad, Bswens can't tie a lick anyway, so that ought to be your worry. Just kidding Bswens(LOL)

[icthys]

My intent wasn't even close to getting after him. He asked if those in the sawp wanted him to flah up his already killer pattern. I don't want him to flash it up if it already works great, but if it fishes the same with a little flash that's great too. My mind set is guys will add unnecesary stuff or pick a pattern they don't really use but looks sweet just to look good themselves.

[Rod Hog]

Tie up icthys a San Juan worm in a size 4, with lead!

[icthys]

That's what I'm talking about, simple and effective!!!

[Utah DaveII]

Have to admit that was pretty funny.

Hey Maybe he could tie up the Helicopter San Juan Worm?

[Rod Hog]

That is a pattened pattern. To tie that up for a fly swap, you would need to get permission from HSJ Worm.

[cheech]

Unless y'all are going to teleport these flies to my desk, I need you to email me so I can give instructions. Here is the final list. Bswens, tie up whatever you want, MWS isn't in this one to tell you it's ugly.

Cheech- Cheechenstein
Steelie- Conehead muddler
Jason- ?
Trouty- ?
Rod Hog- Fly fur streamer
Fred- Platte river special
Grizz- Snow white stripper
JayMorr- Ally cat
Bswens- mohair leech
FishnJunkie- Big nasty
Icthys- Smith's shad
Clinton Goodman- Heinz 57 fly

[cheech]

Oh yeah... I forgot the rules... I could follow T4X's lead and send a document that is >5 pages long and requires a notary present when you check your email. I think I will follow the easier route. Just send stuff so I can re-send the flies. Whether that is an envelope with postage, or just cash money, it's up to you.

cheech

[Jason]

Something that Cheech forgot to mention, send your flies in a crush proof container with return postage. And for goodness sakes, don't send your flies in a regular envelope. Your welcome Cheech.

[Jason]

Cheech, how about an update? I've got mine done. I decided to tie a Little Brown Trout. It's a sweet pattern.

[cheech]

So far, I have NO flies. I trust that they will all magically appear at my house on or before 9-12. I'm about half way done with mine.

[Utah DaveII]

Just urious is the back of your Brown trout Streamer Brown or an olive color?

[Jason]

It's a brownish/yellow color. More brown I guess.

[Utah DaveII]

Don't even start!

[Rod Hog]

Utah Dave II has identified a rare strain of brown trout that is actually green. I think he has it down to the species level, Salmo Trutta Bullshitis. You may try putting green into your brown trout minnow imitations from now on. Utah Dave II has also found brown trout minnows to be very effective on luring in record size white fish. He was actually able to get Craig Matthews to totally revise his thinking on streamer fly pattern theory! Rock on Utah Dave II !

[cheech]

Who knows, Maybe the little browns dress up for Halloween. Jason is colorblind anyway.

[Utah DaveII]

A little bitter today?

we'll since we've finally brought this debate to the board.

Rod Hog and myself have been having this debate for some time now. I've been looking for the perfect little brown trout streamer. We'll I've been trying to tie a fly with an mottled olive back, white body, yellow side and red gills.

Rod Hog likes the Fly fur Streamer, The fly fur streamer has a rust back and white underbelly for the brown trout version. I say that's all fine and dandy, but most brown trout that I have caught tend to have a light olive back. Now true Brown trout streamers should be viewed from the side, not the top, but I think their is more olive in there than we think.



So the debate goes on! What do you guys think

[Rod Hog]

As you may recall, the Fly Fur streamer for brown trout has a blonde body (with a hint of brown) and not a white body.

[MWSpearo]

I had lunch with Cheech and Jason today and saw Jason's brown trout pattern. It looks pretty sweet. I think it would work a lot better than the "brown trout" cheech leaves in to bowl for my wife to find.

Nice tie Jason.

[cheech]

That was sick and wrong. Nobody can ever catch that sneaky dookie monster.

Anyway, I only have 1 person's flies so far. I hope you will all have your patterns sent by 9-12. If not it might just boil down to a good ol' country ass whoopin'

[steelie]

Cheech, hit me with an address, I'll finish tying mine up and send them out in a day or two.

steelieuotf@hotmail.com

[Rod Hog]

Got mine done. Will mail tomorrow and you should have on Wednesday.

[Fishin' Junkie]

They're in a box, and will mail tomorrow! I'm stoked to see everyone's patterns. Mine isn't the prettiest thing in the world, but it catches fish, and is basically bulletproof. I've never had one fall apart on me. The air is getting cooler, and the streamers must come out of summer hibernation soon! Tight lines!

[JayMorr]

Just got back from Powell. I will have mine ready before I leave to Henry's.

JayMorr

[bswens]

my flies are in the mail

[cheech]

Thanks guys!
I guess I have to threaten an ass whoopin once in a while. I'm proud to be the one to think of a tactic that not even T4X dares venture into.

[icthys]

...aren't you the one that everyone is ALWAYS waiting on?


Mine are done, just need to get them in the mail, seeing you go T4X might be fun though, I think I'll wait!

[Trout4x]

No hurry guys, he will wait a month past the deadline to ship your flies. LOL

I would have ventured but I know my streamers would look like "crap" and I didn't need anyone telling me that they did. LOL

[JayMorr]

Just sent you a email cheech requesting your address. If anyone has it can you email it to me at

jmorrison0077@hotmail.com

I want to get these bugs out before I leave on the trip tomorrow.

Fun swap!

JayMorr

[cheech]

Got some flies yesterday. They all look super nice so far. I will remind you that these flies are going to be judged by a professional panel, and a prize will be given. This professional panel likes shiny objects.... hint, hint.

[Fred]

I sent mine today. So, you won't have to open up a can of whoop ass on me.

I also included something shiny for the Swap Goat.

[cheech]

Hopefully it aint a beer can.

[icthys]

I haven's sent mine out yet, sorry, I can't get a break during the day to take them. They will be in the mail tomorrow morning. Like T4X said, I'm sure they won't go out for another 3-4 weeks : )

[steelie]

Like icthys, I didn't get mine in the mail today. They will be sent tomorrow. Cheech, I have enclosed a large wad of cash with mine, so don't judge anything until you get mine. :)

I didn't have enough turkey to tie up that many regular muddlers so I changed my fly. Tied up my version of the Kiwi Muddler. I also don't have my printer hooked up yet, and I ain't hand writing that many recipes. If anyone needs one, let me know and I'll email it to you.

[cheech]

I always liked Kiwis better. Just send them in whenever. This judging process is very technical, so it might take an extra day or two.

[icthys]

I didn't send in a recipe with my fly, I didn't think anyone would actually want to tie it up again!, but if you do let me know and I can post it here or email it.

[cheech]

icthys- You can put it if you want to. I think we all should be able to figure it out. I like the pattern. I bet it would KILL for Bass.

[Rod Hog]

Any idea when you will be sending out the flies? The browns are starting to move out of Hebgen, so now would be a great time to test others' favorite streamer patterns. Perhaps you need to consider opening up that can of whoop ass if you still don't have all the flies. By the way, I am sure that anyone who was past the deadline certainly would be disqualified from the "best fly" judging. Right?

[Fred]

Rod Hog,

Are you headed up that way?

I might be also.

[Rod Hog]

Had hoped to this weekend, but without the Cheechenstein streamer I doubt I'd catch fish. Will have to wait.

[Fred]

Is the cheechenstein streamer really all that?

It sounds like maybe you need to pop open the can of whoop ass if it's going to cost you a trip.

How many of these slackers are we waiting on, anyway?

[Rod Hog]

Don't know how many slackers are holding us up, Cheech hasn't responded to my post earlier today. Perhaps you are right - the can of whoop ass must be opened. Cheech are you there?

[MWSpearo]

I am pretty sure cheech left on a business trip today and will not be home until late Saturday.

[MWSpearo]

I am on the phone with Cheech right now.

He says he is still waiting for one or two people's flies. He left his woop ass in Utah. Right now he's trying out for the QB position in St Louis.

[Jason]

Great. Now we won't see those flies for another month.

[JayMorr]

Man! I was so excited to see everyones streamers!!!

Well I guess my "Fibers by the Yard" order will be here before Cheech is back. I bought about $15 worth of Chennilles and fibers. Cant wait to tie up some new streamer creations!! With the money I spent I nearly have 40 yards worth of chennilles


JayMorr

[cheech]

I never got flies from Clinton Goodman, so I am sorting and sending right now. I have a few extra flies, I can send them back, unless of course you guys want to donate to the swap goat.
I had the flies judged, and the winner is... FRED! The judge was my 1 year old daughter. I spread them all out on the floor, and which ever fly she grabbed first, was the winner. Jaymoor was a close second. She didn't really pay attention to anything else. I will be sending out a SWEET prize for 1st place and a smaller prize for second. You will have your flies by the end of this week.

Cheech

[Fred]

I'm dong a victory dance.

Who's your daddy? SUCKERS!



Now if I could only figure out a way to get the fish to like my flies.

[Trouty]

Something SWEET sounds like a piece of sticky candy that a one year old dropped out of her mouth and onto the carpet and then forgot about.

May not be a prize you want!

(Okay, so I'm a little sore about losing out!)

[JayMorr]

AHHH FRED!!! HAHAHA she just thought yours was a little uglier then mine! ;)

Right on Cheech.


Lets go toss some bugs.

PS. Any extras are for you. Thanks for hosting this fun swap!




JayMorr

[cheech]

Flies are being sent out today and tomorrow. Grizz, you can arrange to pick em' up if you want.

[Grizz]

Gonna be home tonight? If so, what would be a good time? THX

[cheech]

I should be home after 6:00 pm.

Cheech

[Grizz]

10-4

[cheech]

Grizzo- Actually make that after 7.

[MWSpearo]

Where are you playing Cheech?

[cheech]

Golf in the round, small bucket. Anybody else want to go?

[Fishin' Junkie]

Cheech, just wonderin if you had a chance to send out the flies from the swap yet? It sound like some of the guys on the site would accuse you of spending too much time at the driving range, but we all still know where your loyalty lies. Anyway, I'm just anxious to fish the big bugs, that's all.

Tight lines,

FJ

[cheech]

Sorry guys, but the.... well..... the Shizzle hit the Fizzle at my house this last week. I'll put them in the mail tomorrow... Hopefully.

[icthys]

*yawn*

[Fred]

What the....Fizzle, Dizzle

Now how am I supposed to catch the fishizzles?

[cheech]

kiss off icthys:{

[MWSpearo]

If you give the flys to me a lunch I can have someone in the office mail them out.

[Jason]

I told you this would happen.

[bswens]

has anyone seen their flies yet?
i see the need for that can of whoop-ass!

[icthys]

I've got a can opener!!!

So what's up cheech? Maybe I should just come pick them up myself, or maybe you made it south of the boarder.

[Fred]

Party at Cheech's house!

[cheech]

they are sent! GEEZ!! I guess I was on a mailing slump too. It's a miracle that I can remember to change my drawers every day.

[icthys]

Thanks alot, I was half way there. Thanks man!!!

[Fred]

And I hit the fall streamer Mother Load!

Thanks Cheech, for the flies and for hosting the swap.

Nice patterns. Not all of them are tagged, so not sure who tied what, but I'm looking forward to trying them out.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

The WINNER

[Fishin' Junkie]

I kept checking the mailbox like a kid waiting for Christmas morning. Only to be let down each time, no bugs, just bills. Then today they finally came! To say the least I was quite impressed, not only do they look good, but I'm sure they catch fish as well. Thanks to all who participated, and the Cheech for being such a gracious host! Rip lips!

[JayMorr]

I got mine today. To celebrate Streamers I went out and bought me a new streamer box (cheapie ;)

Jason stood me up tossing them tonight. Boooooooo! J/k Jas.



JayMorr

Thanks a bunch Cheech! Let's do lunch.

[steelie]

Didn't get mine yet, I sent return postage and everything this time :( Are you out breaking mine in cheech? are they gonna come pre-slimed?

[icthys]

I got mine to, there's some good looking flies in there.

cheech, I guess mine weren't good enough for you to keep the extra's I sent? ; )

[cheech]

ICT- I think you sent me a surplus of them. I have two sitting at home. It looks like the Danvise is treating you well.

[icthys]

yes, treating me just fine thanks. I meant for you to keep ALL extras, but thanks, I can always use more flies.

[cheech]

Bswens- Your flies were returned to me today. I'll mail them back out on Monday. One of the stamps fell off.

[bswens]

just wanted to check that i told you my apt #. its 203. alot of my mail gets returned due to no apt #. thanx cheech

[steelie]

Got my flies yesterday, they all look great. Thanks everybody and thanks to cheech for hosting. Can't wait to use them!

[bswens]

cheech have you mailed my flies?

[cheech]

My wife was supposed to mail them today. I think she did. They'll be out tomorrow for sure if she didn't. I had an emergency trip this week.

Cheech

[Rod Hog]

Stick to your small dries and nymphs as you don't really need the streamers until you get a better reel. A big streamer caught Brown Trout is just going to bust that System 1 apart. Your dad must really suck for not starting you out on a Ross!

[JayMorr]

Ross Sucks! I am tired of the drag system falling apart and breaking down. Can they make there reels any louder?

Just a vent. I still have to pay shipping and handling when returing the reel every year!


JayMorr

[Utah DaveII]

Your dad really does suck! Tell him to get you some good gear or send some my way, free of charge, HA Ha HA.

Mostly I just posted to see if we could get this thread up to 8 pages!

[bswens]

just went to lunch w/rodhog and hsj worm. they said you are working on another middle provo dissortation. just post it on this thread and that will put it at like 12 pages for sure!