fly swap

[brad mcdonald]

theme - fav. bream pattern

Swap Master - Position Vacant?

participants

GoFly
Brad McDonald
Zonker



limit 6 tiers.

anyone welcome see next post for how it works.

[brad mcdonald]

The Swapmaster decides a theme, closing date and max no of participants eg Barra Flies, 15 March and max of 4 participants

Each individual nominates on the post for the flyswap saying what they will tie.

4 participants (A,B,C & D)

A (who is also the swapmaster) decides to tie a clouser

B decides to tie a pink thing

C decides to tie a deceiver

D decides to tie a bush pig

All of them tie 4 of their fly and send to the swapmaster.

The swapmaster sends back to each one each of the flies that they did not tie eg C gets a clouser, a pink thing and a bush pig. The extra fly left over is for the swapmaster. In this case the swapmaster is also a participant so he gets 2. The swapmaster does not have to be a participant (and in that case only gets one of each fly).

When sending your flies to the swapmaster it is vital that you pack your flies correctly, label them including tying instructions and importantly ensure you send a stamped self addressed envelope so your flies can be returned to you. Make sure the packaging you send is going to be sufficient to return the swapped flies. Buying express post or parcel post bags seems to be the best way to send and receive the packages.

When you have sent your package off to arrive by the due date place a picture of your fly (if you can) and the tying instructions into the Fly Database (if it’s not already there). If you need a picture taken of the fly ask someone else in the swap to do it for you.

If everyone has done the right thing and got their flies off by the due date the swapmaster should be able to package the flies for return within about 2 weeks where you can kiss your postie, unwrap your package and go fishing.

If you have any problems along the way (eg struggling to get them completed on time) just contact your swapmaster and have a chat.

Don’t be afraid to put your hand up to become a swapmaster either.

Flyswaps are a great way to learn to tie and get new ideas from others. Next time you see one starting – jump on board

[Tony Ireland]

Count me in, happy to do a BMS.:)

[Zonker]

Hi Gav
It would be great to have you as swap meister. Once we've got a full compliment of tiers you should set a deadline for the flies to be tied and in the post to you. And your address to send them to wouldn't hurt either :-)
thanks for putting your hand up!
zonker

[GoFly]

I will make one of me favourite patterns. A baitfish profile so call it something like "Bennos BreamBaitFish!

This is cool - bring it on.

Cheers lads

[Tony Ireland]

Just spoken to Geoff Roberts and he want's to be in it to. He will post tonight or tomorrow.

[brad mcdonald]

l little of topic but since gav mentioned the rainbow on a fuzzel story.....

its often said that catching your first fish on fly is a feeling only toped by cathing one on a fly you've tied yourself. well on thursday i found somthing which topped it again!

to be able to see a mate pick up his first out fit, then help him get to the point where he can throw a half decent loop, whip him up a few flies, and be the to watch him hook and land his fist fish on a pattern you tied for him ...... man thats hard to top!!

somtimes the buzz is more that just catching fish!

and buggerd if i kown why a 3 pounder wanted a bream fly! but i'm not going to argue, and i certainly wont be shy about mixing up the patterns i use in the future

brad

[Piscineidiot]

Hey Brad,

I don't know that a certain pattern for bream couldn't work on a trout. I can't say I've seen the fly in question, but a lot of the time, I think that both lures and flies just offer strike cues, they just trigger something instinctive in the fish, and they hit it accordingly.

Owen

[GoFly]

Here is 2 of my proven fly patterns for Bream that i will tie for the fly swap.

[GoFly]

What does this 'bump' mean! lol

[GoFly]

Oh Cool - thank you for that.

Oh yeah the Loomis rod is sold mate.

Cheers

[Zonker]

Hi gents
What's the latest with the fly swap? I see from Gav's last post that Brad's now been annointed der swappenmeister. Onya Brad! Any more inductees into the swap yet?
I'm getting an itchy tying finger.
Keep us posted.
Zonker

[brad mcdonald]

gavs posts seam to have dropped off???? strange!

i'm ok to wear the master hat! only dif is as i'll be tying myself can i please ask everyone to include the self addressed evn. for return post.

i'm going to be away from the pc until next week so how about we make next monday as the cut off for participants? everyone ok with that?

2 more spots left guys and gals - i know there has been a few waiting in the wings, jump in the waters fine!!

also please dont feel hesitant to be involved if your new to tying, i know i for one wont be picky .... people in glass houses and all that.

brad

[Tony Ireland]

Im fine with all that.:)

[GoFly]

Roger that - sounds sweet to me lads.

GoFly

[Zonker]

Works for me too.
zzzzzzonker.

[GoFly]

Lads,

I have to pull out of this first FLY SWAP, due to other commitments.

I will be in the next one for sure.

Ciao for now.

[brad mcdonald]

no problem go fly

tony and zonker - i'll pm you a susgestion and we'll get this under way.....

my vice is probably gone rusty, i need to tie a few!!

brad

[Zonker]

Thanks Brad. PM sent.
zonker

[GoFly]

Cheers Brad.

[Zonker]

Hi Brad
My fly swap flies are tied and ready to go. Just letting you know that I may not get to the p.o. till monday.
cheers mate
zonker

[brad mcdonald]

good news zonker! no probalem with monday mate very very casual for the first time...

mine are ready as well... how you travelling tony?

brad

[Zonker]

Hi Brad
Flies posted and winging their way to you right now!
cheers
zonker

[brad mcdonald]

thanks zonker mine are done also, so once i have tony's they will be flapping there way back to ya...

i know tony has been having a few PC problems so it may be a little while b4 he gets to read the new posts, but i know hes onto the job and should not be to much longer.

i'll keep an eye on the po box and keep you posted...

brad

[Tony Ireland]

Sorry for the delay fella's, I will have mine in the post tomorrow.

[brad mcdonald]

hi guys,

just thought i'd throw up a quick post to let you know i recieved zonkers flies in the post today.... they look great i think your going to be impressed tony!!

brad

[Zonker]

Hi Brad
Pleased to hear they arrived.
cheers
Zonker

[Zonker]

Hi Brad
Just curious. How's the swap going at your end? Have you got Tony's flies yet?
cheers
zonker

[brad mcdonald]

hi zonk,

not as yet mate, but there have been a couple of big comps on in the last few weeks so i'm guessing tony has been flat out with them. i'll keep you posted.

brad

[brad mcdonald]

hi tony,

whats the go mate, are you still tying or have you had to pull out?

no stress either way mate, i just want to know when to post the flies back to zonker.

brad

[Zonker]

Hi Brad
Looks like Tony's disappeared from view. Three weeks ago he said he was going to post the flies "tomorrow" so I think it's fair to assume he's too busy or just not that interested.
How about we just admit defeat on this swap and draw stumps now.
I appreciate all your efforts in trying to keep this swap alive and your regular friendly communication but unfortunately this swap has proved pretty tragic in the end (though absolutely no fault of your own). A few fellas put their hands up at the start but all have dropped out for different reasons.
Last swap here for me I'm afraid. Once bitten as they say in the classics.
cheers
zonker

[brad mcdonald]

yep looks that way zonker. its a pitty....

oh well, life goes on. i'll get some patterns in the post to you tomorrow.

thanks for your patience and efforts.

brad