Green River Cicada swap

[Danny]

Okay, this is my first time hosting a swap, but here goes.

I love June on the Green and want to see what patterns you guys have that are "Killer"

Here is the deal, I want to run this swap a little bit differently than some have been run in the past. I want to limit the swap to six people (five plus myself) but I still want all participants to tie up 12 flies. That way everyone will get two of each pattern. Here is my rationale: When I get new flies I like to try them out before I tie up a mess of them. So, if I have two flies, I can try one out on the river and if it produces I still have one left over to copy as my pattern. If I only have one fly and it starts producing, I usually fish it until it is dead and then have nothing left to use as a pattern to make more with.

So:
six people
12 flies
mailed to me by April 15
Mailed back to you before May 1
Send a self addressed stamped envelope so I can return your flies
attach your name and the name of your pattern to your flies
Tie you favorite pattern for use during the cicada hatch

[raposaNegra]

modified turks tarantula

[dsw]

modified turks tarantula
I have never done the swap thing. Send me some info: on how, where, and numbers. I tie a cherenoyble variant, it rocks when the cicada's are hot, but I used it late fall and did really well. Shoot me an e-mail.

dirkw@crengland.com
Dirk

[Trout4x]

Now you are talking, it has been awhile since I have been in a swap, I am thinking about this one. Let me sleep on it and I will get back with you.

Trout4x

[Danny]

Okay,

We still have space so let's see what you guys have that is big, black, and ugly!

Here is what we have so far:

1. Danny
2. Raposanegra
3. DSW (maybe)
4. Trout4X (maybe)
5. ?????????
6. ?????????

DSW and Trout 4X get back to me so I know if you are in or not, we would love to have you!

That leaves 2 spots open for sure, and maybe a couple more.

[JayMorr]

I have never done the swap thing. Send me some info: on how, where, and numbers. I tie a cherenoyble variant, it rocks when the cicada's are hot, but I used it late fall and did really well. Shoot me an e-mail.

dirkw@crengland.com
Dirk
Check out the "Fly Swap Tips" stickied to the flyswap forum. This will give you some more info on flyswaps.

JayMorr

[Trav]

I'm in. I will be tying a cicada variation.

Trav

[Curtis Fry]

I'll bite. Foam Crystal Cicada

[dsw]

I'm in...DSW


Okay, this is my first time hosting a swap, but here goes.

I love June on the Green and want to see what patterns you guys have that are "Killer"

Here is the deal, I want to run this swap a little bit differently than some have been run in the past. I want to limit the swap to six people (five plus myself) but I still want all participants to tie up 12 flies. That way everyone will get two of each pattern. Here is my rationale: When I get new flies I like to try them out before I tie up a mess of them. So, if I have two flies, I can try one out on the river and if it produces I still have one left over to copy as my pattern. If I only have one fly and it starts producing, I usually fish it until it is dead and then have nothing left to use as a pattern to make more with.

So:
six people
12 flies
mailed to me by April 15
Mailed back to you before May 1
Send a self addressed stamped envelope so I can return your flies
attach your name and the name of your pattern to your flies
Tie you favorite pattern for use during the cicada hatch

[Danny]

Here is the group:

1. Danny
2. DSW
3. Trout 4X (still waiting for final confirmation)
4. Trav
5. Raposanegra
6. Curtis Fry


Great! Lets start tying! (Trout 4X let us know if you are in for sure)

[Trout4x]

I am in, so let's start!

[Trav]

Flies are done. I will get them sent out next week.

Trav

[Danny]

Okay guys, 10 days to go, Hope to start seeing cicadas in the mail soon.

Danny

[Trout4x]

Okay guys, 10 days to go, Hope to start seeing cicadas in the mail soon.

Danny


I can't wait to see them on the river!

You will get mine by the deadline. I forgot all about the swap, thanks for the reminder.

Trout4x

[newtyer]

I missed out. I hope you guys post some pics of your patterns for me to copy. :)

[Curtis Fry]

Flies are done and will be mailed tomorrow.....

[Danny]

It is almost the 15th. If you need my address, (I can't remember who I sent it to) Email me and I'll get my address to you asap.

[raposaNegra]

6 each of two different patterns. One, was a slightly modified turks tarantula the other was a new cicada pattern I have been working on. I will post the recipies shortly. Let me know how the big cicadas fish for you.

[Trout4x]

How is the swap? Did all the flies make it in?

[dsw]

There in the mail. Dsw