Winter Top Water

[Tightloop]

Ok I've seen winter Midge, Softhackle, and late fall streamers.

Who would be interested in a Winter Dry Only swap (probably a close repeat of winter midge)???

[Kurt]

Count me in if you get enough interest. Thanks, Kurt

[Tightlinez]

me too

[Fred]

I'm in, with a size 20 Baetis bunny dun.

[Tightloop]

So lets hope for 12 tiers.

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Wont set a deadline till we fill the 12'th spot.

[Tightloop]

Guess we'll have to make some of these to.

1. Has to be dry fly (Emergers not permitted)
2. 18 or smaller
3. Winter pattern

The typical mailing and care stuff. Make sure they dont get smashed and beat up so they look pretty when delivered.

I'll get the rest the neccesary information out to you as we get closer to the 12 tiers.

As I haven't done a swap with ya'll before any other sugestions more then welcome.

[cheech]

tightloop- count me in with a floating micro glo-bug... No really it will be a #24 something or other.

[fish-hunter]

explain to me how a fly swap works.....I have been on this site for going on 2 years now, and I have never even given it a second thought.

Cheech, I am ready......Are you back in town yet?

[FlySmyth]

Im in, I'll tie a midge cluster pattern that Dennis taught me. He didn't know the name and so I call it by the above name. I had several ten fish afternoons with it last winter.

FlySmyth.

[Fred]

Originally posted by Tightloop
Guess we'll have to make some of these to.

1. Has to be dry fly (Emergers not permitted)
2. 18 or smaller
3. Winter pattern

The typical mailing and care stuff. Make sure they dont get smashed and beat up so they look pretty when delivered.

I'll get the rest the neccesary information out to you as we get closer to the 12 tiers.

As I haven't done a swap with ya'll before any other sugestions more then welcome.

The only suggestion I have is to set a deadline.

[fish-hunter]

Cool idea. Thanks for educating me.

Fish-Hunter

[Tightloop]

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

I just realized x-mas was around the corner so I know everyone will be pinched for time so how does Jan. 15 for a deadline sound?

[Tightloop]

Fanatic was your post indicating you wanted to participate or just a helping fish-hunter???

[Tightloop]

I forget that most people have lives outside of tying flies and fishing - with the holidays amongst us I try to be considerate. Maybe I ought to make it a closer deadline to see the dedication people have ???? hehehehehe

Looks like it will be beneficial to others as well though, so maybe I'll keep the long deadline

[dryfly]

I would like in if there is room. Not sure what I will tie yet but I will decide in the next couple days.

[Tightloop]

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7. dryfly - something in the next day or two
? fanatic if he thinks he can squeeze in
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

[Fishin' Junkie]

Count me in if there is still room? I'm not sure what I'll be tying, but it will be something small, and dry. I'll most likely be moving towards the end of the month, so if I could get a date of when the flies need to be in that would be great. Incidentally, those rod-blanks.com 3wts. will hold a 25" brown just fine! Good times!

[Tightloop]

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7. dryfly - something in the next day or two
8. Fishin' Junkie
9.
10.
11.
12.
? fanatic if he thinks he can squeeze in

Again as of now and waiting for input the deadline is Jan. 15 2004 - allowing for the holiday season and moves going on.

[FlySmyth]

I vote "okay" for the jan 15 deadline. I am good to go if you want to make it closer.

FlySmyth.

[Fred]

I am fine with the deadline too.

We need Mike to tie some Gorge Burger Midges for us.

And, Curtis Fry can tie some good midge patterns too.

And, we need some size 30 dry flies from MRSpeedos.

Common Guys!

[JayMorr]

You dont want Mr SPeedos flies! They suck just a fyi ;)


JayMorr

[Fred]

Mine are ready to go out.

Looks like there will be extra, since I tied 12.

I guess I can tie 12 mating midges if nobody else is tying that pattern.

Sure would love to see that gorge burger midge, hint, hint.

[Tightloop]

Ok just to get this thing back on the front board

need 5-6 more tiers.

[chris]

TL, If you would like I can run to my box real quick and grab a dozen, where do I send em?

[Drake]

Tightloop, if it is not too late, I would like to be in. Do we know who is tying what? I have never done a fly swap, so let me know the specifics either here or shoot me an email. I will probably tie a biot midge dry fly.

[Tightloop]

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me - Xtd body midge
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7. dryfly - something in the next day or two
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake
10.
11.
12.
? fanatic if he thinks he can squeeze in

To break it down again - This is a DRY FLY only swap. All flies should be #18 or smaller, a pattern for winter, and most importantly a dry fly. The deadline is a late one mainly cause of the christmas season. So as of now flies must be in by Jan. 15, 2004.

Once we have all 12 tiers I will send out the mailing address and any other information via e-mail.

[Tightloop]

Needed/wanted

Anyone else interested????

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me - Xtd body midge
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7. dryfly - something in the next day or two
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake
10.
11.
12.
? fanatic if he thinks he can squeeze in

To break it down again - This is a DRY FLY only swap. All flies should be #18 or smaller, a pattern for winter, and most importantly a dry fly. The deadline is a late one mainly cause of the christmas season. So as of now flies must be in by Jan. 15, 2004.

Once we have all 12 tiers I will send out the mailing address and any other information via e-mail.

[Fred]

This is going to be a great swap. Some of you other guys/gals should really get in while the gettin's good.

[Flyin Ties]

I am new to this, but I would like to get in on the swap.
I would likely tie #20 midge/ mayfly adult in the catskill style.

[Tightloop]

Needed/wanted

Anyone else interested????

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me - Xtd body midge
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7. dryfly - something in the next day or two
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake
10. Flyin Ties
11.
12.
? fanatic if he thinks he can squeeze in

To break it down again - This is a DRY FLY only swap. All flies should be #18 or smaller, a pattern for winter, and most importantly a dry fly. The deadline is a late one mainly cause of the christmas season. So as of now flies must be in by Jan. 15, 2004.

Once we have all 12 tiers I will send out the mailing address and any other information via e-mail.

Flyin ties welcome aboard mate! Good to have you around.

[shazerblaze]

I haven't been in a swap for some time now. I've barely been at the site for some time now. I'll join in, certainly. I'll tie a little midge or a little baetis. Probably the midge. The deadline is great, too. Look forward to it.

[Tightloop]

Awesome! Got you on the list Shazer!

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me - Xtd body midge
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7. dryfly - something in the next day or two
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake
10. Flyin Ties
11. shazerblaze
12.

[nhancock]

I am in. I don't know what pattern yet. I have done pretty well with standard attractor patterns. How about a size 18 royal wulf? If that is too generic I will tie something else.

[Drake]

Chris mentioned he would do this swap, in a previos post (about 10 back). Basically his flies are already done and he would just send them to you. Whatever you think though.

[nhancock]

If it isn't too late I will do an olive quill baetis pattern.

[chris]

FOr noticing Drake. I felt left out like an outcast or something.

[Rockstar Caddis]

that there is one spot left, if so may I join? If so I will tie a quill midge. let me know. Thanks

Clint

[Rockstar Caddis]

I just read it instead of looking at the count. Maybe next time.

Outy

[Tightloop]

Chris I am sorry man - I thought I had you on the list and I didn't - my sincere apologies didn't mean to do that man.

Ok we got enough I will e-mail everyone with the total amount of flies, rules(again), address to send them to, and all neccesary information.

I hope no one has a problem with the extra two tiers, I'm sure no one does.


1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred - 20 Baetis bunny dun
4. Me - Xtd body midge
5. Cheech - with the deadly #24 something or another
6. Flysmyth - Some cluster thing above mentioned
7. dryfly - something in the next day or two
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake
10. Flyin Ties
11. shazerblaze
12. Chris
13. nhancock
14. Clinton Goodman

[Drake]

Come on Clinton. 14 is just fine.

By the way, I think I will be doing biot midge dry.

[Jason]

Well, I could take Clinton's spot. Let me know.

[cheech]

14 flies + 3 or 4 for the gracious swapmeister = 1.5 hours max. Deadline is Jan 15, so if it's 35 days until then, you should be able to tie for 2.5 minutes a night and be good to go. You can even do more than that if you want;)

[Drake]

I am not the swapmeister, but whether Clinton is in or not, I wouldn’t have a problem with Jason in on the swap.

So Clint, are you in or out?

[Tightloop]

We got all the tiers a total of 14 and more then likely 15 since we are adding Jason in - I have sent an e-mail to everyone, couldn't to Fred or Flyin Ties so I will need you guys to e-mail me and let me know how to send the information to you.

If you didn't get the e-mail let me know and I will send the information out again.

I don't think anyone would object to having Jason as a 15th person, so I added him to the list if no one objects 15 flies would be required.

Any questions comments or concerns let me know.

[chris]

Did you get my email?

[Rockstar Caddis]

ok so I just got back and had an email from tight loops. It also looks like I am going to have to change up my fly abitt. I'll get back to you on what I am going to tie. Out-

[Rockstar Caddis]

Biot body spinner, how does that sound for everyone?
-Clint

[Tightloop]

Jason if you still want in - got no objections so let me know if your in.

[Flyin Ties]

I changed my setting to allow email. I didn't realize it wasn't allowning. I also sent you an email with my info.

[Jason]

Nevermind, I'm out.

[chris]

I still do not know where to send????Help me, Help You, Help Me ,Help You

[Tightloop]

Chris I'll resend the e-mail with all the information sorry that you didn't get it.

I got your e-mail and was pretty sure I responded. I'll have to check.

*BAD SWAPMEISTER*

[cheech]

I hate to do this, but there is no way that I'm going to be able to participate in this swap. I'll have to make it up later.

cheech

[Fred]

The deadline for this swap is Jan. 15, right?

[Tightloop]

yup jan. 15

[shazerblaze]

I've run into some technical problems, but I should be able to finish in time. My vise spring broke. I've ordered another, but I've jimmy-rigged the vise in the meantime. It should work, so be patient. It wouldn't be so difficult, if it wasn't for the TINY midges. I'll keep it up. Hey, how many are we tying nowadays? I saw somebody dropped out. Let me know and I'll get them in.

[Drake]

It was 14, but cheech dropped out (now 13).

Tightloop, my wife is mailing them today. They should be there soon. I sent in 14 just in case. If other people drop out, the rest are yours. If you want them.

[Fishin' Junkie]

Is there somewhere I can take the flies. I just moved to Boise, ID but will be spending Thurs. - Sun. in SLC. I was thinking of just bringing them with me and dropping them off at whoever's house when I'm there. Let me know!

FJ

[Rockstar Caddis]

I need help. My computer has been crashing like no other and so I am way behind. Not everything is working. I have been done for over a month but I can't stay on line long enough to find the address of where to send them. Please call me anyone @ (801) 295-2170 and let me know. I can send them overnight. Thanx again everyone.

[Flyin Ties]

I called and gave him the address.
FT

[Rockstar Caddis]

I now have the address and the flies are on there way. Landon they should be there tomarro. I sent you and email so I hope that you got it.
-Clint

[nhancock]

Mine are in the mail as well.

[shazerblaze]

I'm sorry I was a little late. I was able to jimmy-rig everything necessary, since my replacement part has not arrived. In the mail today. Thanks for the swap and any extras, you can keep tightloop.

[Fishin' Junkie]

My flies are done, but for the life of me I can't find an address to send them to??? Can someone please send an email with the address, and I will get them in the mail ASAP. I don't mean to be holding things up.

FJ

[Tightloop]

Hey all....... I decided these are nice flies and I think I'll just keep them for myself :-)

J/K Anyways as of 19Jan2004 I have 8 tiers (9 including mine) flies that leaves out about 4-5 people that I haven't got their flies yet. I don't know if anyone is in a huge rush or not....... but I'll leave it up to you guys to wait for the remaining flies or to divide up and send what I have?

FishnJunke I tried to e-mail you the address, but said you don't have e-mail enabled. Drop me a line at landonut@hotmail.com.

No I really didn't run off with the flies, though it was tempting ;-)

[Drake]

He is alive!

I think you should post all those that signed up, and out to the side of their name, put if they have mailed them in or not. In a 3-4 days, if nobody responds, then mail out what you have.

[Tightlinez]

Im good with that

[Flyin Ties]

I'm fine with waiting a couple of days.

[Rockstar Caddis]

I am fine with waiting for a few days. We need to know if others dropped out or not. If not then I am willing to wait for their flies to show up.
-Outy

[FlySmyth]

I got drunk and I missed it.

Man I appologize for my oversight I have not mailed mine yet. They will go in the mail tomorrow.

FlySmyth.

PS if you're in the SL valley I will drive them over.

[FlySmyth]

No response from tightloop. Can someone call me (801-712-1654) with the mailing address or email me at kenraddon@darnfastnet.com?

FlySmyth.

[shazerblaze]

No problem waiting. I was a day tardy getting them in the mail myself. And...isn't the wait vital to a flyfisherman. I'm okay for a number of day. Besides, I'm in AZ, and I don't get out much lately. Thanks for the fly swap. It was great.

[Tightlinez]

how many tyers are you still missing flies from? Who are they?

[Fred]

Earth to Tightloop?

[Flyin Ties]

Maybe he really did run off with the flies?

[Fred]

Man oh man, where is this guy.

If he doesn't send the flies, let's form a posse and go get em.

The winter's almost over.

[Drake]

Well, for now, let’s take some things into our own hands, like getting a list of who has sent their fly’s in. Who has sent in their fly’s? The people below have actually posted that there fly’s are in the mail. Let me know, and I will update the list.

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred----------------Sent in?
4. Tightloop-----------Who knows????
5. Cheech-------------Dropped out
6. Flysmyth
7. dryfly
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake--------------Sent in
10. Flyin Ties
11. shazerblaze-------Sent in
12. Chris
13. nhancock---------Sent in
14. Clinton Goodman—Sent in

[Fred]

Well, for now, let’s take some things into our own hands, like getting a list of who has sent their fly’s in. Who has sent in their fly’s? The people below have actually posted that there fly’s are in the mail. Let me know, and I will update the list.

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez
3. Fred----------------Sent in?
4. Tightloop-----------Who knows????
5. Cheech-------------Dropped out
6. Flysmyth
7. dryfly
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake--------------Sent in
10. Flyin Ties
11. shazerblaze-------Sent in
12. Chris
13. nhancock---------Sent in
14. Clinton Goodman—Sent in

Good idea, Drake.

I sent mine in. I even gave him a few extra.

I'M SUCH A DUMBASS!

I hope the other three swaps I've already sent flies in for aren't like this one. Man, that would be more than 60 flies sent and nothing in return.

Youch!

[chris]

since 01/13 they were sent overnight.

[Tightlinez]

mine are in

[Flyin Ties]

I sent mine.

[Flyin Ties]

I'm anxious as to see everybody's flies as well.
But I'll give Tightloop the benefit of the dought.
Although I haven't swapped before, I am hoping they arrive soon!

[Rockstar Caddis]

I didn't want to be the ass and be the "late one" so I sent mine the night before an paid a grip of cash to get them there the next day. What in sam hell is going on? When it comes to flyfishing and flies I don't mess around w/my stuff; I want flies Damit! -maybe by the time they get here I can use them for modles and tie them in larger sizes for spring and summer=)
Outy-Clinton

[FlySmyth]

Um, I didn't send mine in yet. Nobody sent me the where to info and I asked a couple of different times.

How did all of you know where to send them? I think my computer ate some emails. Anyway if it's not too late mine are ready to send if someone will sort this thing out.

FlySmyth.

[Fred]

Um, I didn't send mine in yet. Nobody sent me the where to info and I asked a couple of different times.

How did all of you know where to send them? I think my computer ate some emails. Anyway if it's not too late mine are ready to send if someone will sort this thing out.

FlySmyth.

I sent you his address by email.

[Drake]

1. Kurt
2. Tightlinez-----------Sent in
3. Fred----------------Sent in
4. Tightloop-----------Who knows????
5. Cheech-------------Dropped out
6. Flysmyth
7. dryfly
8. Fishin' Junkie
9. Drake--------------Sent in
10. Flyin Ties---------Sent in
11. shazerblaze-------Sent in
12. Chris-------------Sent in
13. nhancock---------Sent in
14. Clinton Goodman--Sent in

[Drake]

I just sent Tightloop an email.

Has anyone else sent him an email in the last week or so? Any response?

[Fred]

I just sent Tightloop an email.

Has anyone else sent him an email in the last week or so? Any response?

Yeah, his response was, "thanks for the flies, dumbass".

j/k.

I'm sure we'll get them, someday.

Anybody actually know the guy?

[Flyin Ties]

No.
I'm sure they will show.
I just think if your going to host, then you should be the most
on top of the whole thing.

[FlySmyth]

I put my flies on the brick by your door bell. I hope they don't get blown away by this storm.

FlySmyth.

[Drake]

I did get an email reply from Tightloop. He mentioned that the fly's are in the mail as of Saturday. He was waiting for one more persons fly's that I guess showed up Wednesday. He should be posting soon.

[Fred]

I did get an email reply from Tightloop. He mentioned that the fly's are in the mail as of Saturday. He was waiting for one more persons fly's that I guess showed up Wednesday. He should be posting soon.

Sounds like the old, "the checks in the mail routine." lol.

[Fred]

I did get an email reply from Tightloop. He mentioned that the fly's are in the mail as of Saturday. He was waiting for one more persons fly's that I guess showed up Wednesday. He should be posting soon.

I don't have mine yet, and they were in a priority mail envelope (long story). I find it hard to believe that, if they were sent Saturday, I don't have them yet.

Anybody else get their flies?

[Drake]

Well, Saturday could mean that he put them in the mailbox at 11:59 P.M., which means they wouldn't be picked up until Monday. Let's give him one more day, and then we'll lynch him.

[Fred]

Well, Saturday could mean that he put them in the mailbox at 11:59 P.M., which means they wouldn't be picked up until Monday. Let's give him one more day, and then we'll lynch him.

Lynching. Good idea.

We'll show em a tightloop alright. lol.

[Rockstar Caddis]

I have a friend named Lawnmower Hansen. This guy sucks rocks and pees trees. He also owes me a really big favor. I am going to call him today and cash in seeings how I have yet to see any flies!!!
p.s.-My blood is begining to boil.....

[Tightloop]

Ok guys hang the host....... I am very sorry for the tardy on gettin the flies out and getting on here as much.

Reason = lost job + new job + new job = taxes/ taxes = hell in late jan and feb = tightloop forgot life outside of 1040A, dependents, and something about EIC?

They are all being dropped off. I got a total of 11 packages, I was waiting and waiting hopeing more would show up. I finally gave up and seperated and packaged all and are ready to be sent. However after I did this all I found lots and lots of extras I will be dividing up the extras and sending them out later being that I did a horrible job hosting the swap, don't think I deserve them lol.

The list of whos flies I got and are all packaged and will be on the way as of Thursday 5 feb 04.

(Not all these are by "handle" some if not most are by first name)

1. Chris B.
2. Nathan H.
3. Clinton G.
4. Jeff S.
5. Mike C.
6. Shazerblade? (Shae J.)
7. Kurt M.
8. Hill - EDA (not sure on that one)
9. Fred R.
10. Flysmyth (I did find them, but was cussing the neighbor for leaving their mail on my porch)
11. Dave P.
12. Myself TIGHTLOOP

Again guys I am terribly sorry for the delay and not updating and letting everyone know what was going on. Between waiting for flies, job, and the rest of it I havent had much time to get on and update/post ya'll. I thought I would have them all done last Saturday, but ended up working.

I will divide up all the extras and get them sent out with some extras of my own.

*Moves to avoid the lynching*

[Tightloop]

All the extras have been divided up and sent out the same day as the flies (Thursday 05 Feb 04). I didn't keep any flies for myself. The extra flies are in a seperate envelope coming standard mail, so may be a little later then your other flies, or maybe even a little sooner.

Again sorry guys. It was never my intention to get the flies and run or anything like that. I sincerely planned on hosting a good swap and having it all done on time.

Best wishes to you all,

Landon

[chris]

You and your family are more important than those dang flies. Good luck with the new job.

[Fred]

All the extras have been divided up and sent out the same day as the flies (Thursday 05 Feb 04). I didn't keep any flies for myself. The extra flies are in a seperate envelope coming standard mail, so may be a little later then your other flies, or maybe even a little sooner.

Again sorry guys. It was never my intention to get the flies and run or anything like that. I sincerely planned on hosting a good swap and having it all done on time.

Best wishes to you all,

Landon

Good to hear your still alive. Sorry to hear about your problems with the IRS.

I think you should have kept some for yourself.

Oh well, thanks for hosting.

[Flyin Ties]

Hill - EDA
thats me
tied #20 olive with ginger hackle

TL - good to hear your alive.

thanks
Jake

[FlySmyth]

An honorable man takes measures to repair any and all damage done. You sir are an honorable man. I may be to late to keep the flys but I may just send you some extras in return mail.

FlySmyth.

PS Best of luck with your situation.

[Rockstar Caddis]

DENIED! Good to hear that you are alive. I thought that one day I might see your mug on Unsolved Mysteries. You can have the extras that I sent in. I think that might only be two or three but you are welcome to them. Tight and beautiful loops for life-

Clinton

[chris]

Wow, quality!!!

[Fred]

Well, I got em. Guess there won't be a lynching. So I guess I'll have to watch TV for entertainment or something. Damn.

I wish you would have kept some, Tightloop

Thanks for hosting, anyway.

Nice flies, everyone.

[Tightlinez]

anyone try these out yet? which ones worked the best?

[Kurt]

Nice flies everyone. I can't wait to give them a try. Thanks, Kurt

[Flyin Ties]

thanks to everyone for the flies, they are great.
glad to take part in the swap.
look forward to another.