Fly Swap

okedoke

I don't know how many people here tie flies but would there be any interest in a fly swap? I've done them on other forums and they're good fun.

okedoke

SWAP

1) Okedoke....................Large Dark Olive Klinkhammer
2) Yank in Eire................Blae and Black
3) Dody
4) ...?

yank_in_eire

I'd like to - the last fly swap I was involved in, I was the only one who bothered to tie any. If a good group gets involved it's a nice way to get yourself a good variety of flies.

dody

What exactly does a fly swap involve, do we swap specific patterns each time or whatever we want ?

okedoke

dody wrote: »

What exactly does a fly swap involve, do we swap specific patterns each time or whatever we want ?

Say 5 people are involved. Everyone picks a fly, if it's a themed swap e.g. river flies, dry flies, nymphs or whatever you pick a fly of that type, and ties 5 of those flies. They post those flies to the swap organiser along with a stamped addressed envelope and the organiser sends one of each fly (i.e. 5 different flies) to each of the tiers. It's a good way to get samples of a couple of different types of flies.

No minimum skill level required - I'm very much a beginner tier.

steve

yank_in_eire

okedoke wrote: »

No minimum skill level required - I'm very much a beginner tier.

steve

:eek: If your salty flies look that good and you're only a beginner you should think about entering some contests in the near future - they're as good as any I've seen and I've been tying for saltwater for over 10 years now.

dody

Count me in for trout river flies.

okedoke

excellent - 3 so far

okedoke

yank_in_eire wrote: »

:eek: If your salty flies look that good and you're only a beginner you should think about entering some contests in the near future - they're as good as any I've seen and I've been tying for saltwater for over 10 years now.

I find the huge salt water flies a lot easier to tie than fiddly little trout flies though

yank_in_eire

Stick me down for Blae and Black - always works for me.

jack01986

1) Okedoke....................Large Dark Olive Klinkhammer
2) Yank in Eire................Blae and Black
3) Dody
4) Jack01986.................Elk Hair Sedge

Doc Farrell

If any of ye are interested I'll take 2 or 3 copies of your favourite flies at a euro each up to a tenner's worth, max 5 flytiers.

if u think its worth ur time post here and i'll pm u my address. when i get the flys i'll post u out a tenner. if i don't post the tenner then you can berate me for ten years. i'll need the names of the flies on the same sheet u pin them on so i can look up their history.

if u've no interest , no problem.

okedoke

we have 4 - will we go ahead with that?

jack01986 wrote: »

1) Okedoke....................Large Dark Olive Klinkhammer
2) Yank in Eire................Blae and Black
3) Dody..............river fly (TBC)
4) Jack01986.................Elk Hair Sedge

zziplex

Maybe a saltwater one next time. I could knock up something basic for that.

okedoke

zziplex wrote: »

Maybe a saltwater one next time. I could knock up something basic for that.

I'd be up for that

dody

Sorry about the delay.Couldn't make me mind up
I'll do a copper headed pheasant tail nymph.

okedoke

4 in so.

1) Okedoke....................Large Dark Olive Klinkhammer
2) Yank in Eire................Blae and Black
3) Dody.................copper headed ptn
4) Jack01986.................Elk Hair Sedge

will we say all flies to be posted to me (4 copies) by 22nd Feb (two weeks from now) with a stamped, addressed envelope, and I'll photograph them - post them here and then post them out to everyone. I'll PM my address to everyone.

steve

jack01986

Sounds good to me.

dody

I'll start tying so-
I'm surprised there aren't more taking part. Maybe after this one

okedoke

yea - would be good to do a few different ones during the season.

okedoke

A friend of Yank in Eire is going to join in the swap if that's ok with everyone - that makes it 5 flies each.

Steve

dody

Thats fine with me. The more the merrier

jack01986

Sounsd good to me what size would be better for everyone thinking a size 14 or 16 probably.

okedoke

I'm going to do the Klinkhammers on a size 14 but Klinkhammer hooks are massive. I'd say do whatever size works best for you.

dody

I've done the nymphs on size 16s.
Do we stick them in any flat envelope or a container in an envelope. The nymphs would be ok but i'd imagine klinkhamers would get squashed in a flat envelope.

okedoke

Hi Dody
I'm going to send them out in some kind of box - if you can send yours in a hook box or something similar that'd be great. If not no problem I'll rustle up some small boxes

Looking forward to seeing them

Steve

dody

i'll put them in a hook box then.

okedoke

Will send you the 5 flies back in the same box

steve

yank_in_eire

Flies from myself and Mick are on the way.

okedoke

Excellent - What did Mick tie?

Steve

SeaFields

Ye can count me in for next time. The tying gear needs a dusting off as its usually seatrout patterns I tie when they start running but I could offer up medicines or teal blue etc.

okedoke

I'd be up for getting a round of them started - once this one is done I'll post pictures of the 5 flies and someone can start a new swap.

steve

jack01986

Will post them on monday have been busy with work etc. Hopefully they wont be too late Ive got them all tied up.

yank_in_eire

okedoke wrote: »

Excellent - What did Mick tie?

Steve

A cream &olive bob fly - should be useful around mayfly time. I think he did them on size 14 as well.

yank_in_eire

SeaFields wrote: »

Ye can count me in for next time. The tying gear needs a dusting off as its usually seatrout patterns I tie when they start running but I could offer up medicines or teal blue etc.

If we're doing sea trout flies next time stick me down for Peter Ross. I can host if nobody has any objections?

okedoke

yank_in_eire wrote: »

A cream &olive bob fly - should be useful around mayfly time. I think he did them on size 14 as well.

cheers list updated.

I'd definately join your sea-trout swap. Would have to find a sea trout fly I could tie with my trout and salt-water stuff though - suggestions welcome.

Steve

dody

I'm posting mine on monday morning so they should arrive next day.
wouldn't mind having a go at a seatrout fly next- i'll look for a fly i can tie with the trout gear .
Yank_in_eire , i'd have no problem with you hosting the next round:)

rtc

This looks like a bit of craic.Count me in for the next one.My tying isn't all that good but I'd like to give this a lash anyway.

rtc

By the way,I don't have gear to tie flies for sea or salmon fishing,Only trout I'm afraid.

SeaFields

zziplex wrote: »

Maybe a saltwater one next time. I could knock up something basic for that.

^^^ Zziplex was first to mention the next theme so perhaps go with that before the seatrout? I don't want to jump in ahead of anyone. I only mentioned seatrout as it is usually those patterns that I tie.

yank_in_eire wrote: »

If we're doing sea trout flies next time stick me down for Peter Ross. I can host if nobody has any objections?

Shur who'd object ? Throw me down for a Medicine. Simplicity and deadly!

okedoke wrote: »

I'd definately join your sea-trout swap. Would have to find a sea trout fly I could tie with my trout and salt-water stuff though - suggestions welcome.

Silver Doctor (trout)? A fantastic little seatrout pattern and basic enough material.

yank_in_eire

SeaFields wrote: »

^^^ Zziplex was first to mention the next theme so perhaps go with that before the seatrout? I don't want to jump in ahead of anyone. I only mentioned seatrout as it is usually those patterns that I tie.

That's a fair point - will we hold off on the sea trout until next round then? I'll still host that one if somebody wants to take the saltwater - and put me down for a crease herring for that one. ;-)

Fish boy

I have tied the cream and olive Bob fly on a size 12.
I'm a beginner so don't expect much!

yank_in_eire

Fish boy wrote: »

I have tied the cream and olive Bob fly on a size 12.
I'm a beginner so don't expect much!

Glad you made it fish boy!:rolleyes:

SeaFields

yank_in_eire wrote: »

That's a fair point - will we hold off on the sea trout until next round then? I'll still host that one if somebody wants to take the saltwater - and put me down for a crease herring for that one. ;-)

Yeah, thats only fair. I have never really tied saltwater patterns. Certainly not while following a specific dressing. I could have a go anyway. Any suggestions for a pattern would be welcome? And the best hooks to use?

zziplex

Im not the best when It comes to organising these things but by all means If there is someone hosting a saltwater fly swap Ill participate to make up numbers If nothing else. Im waiting on materials But I could knock up a few clouster minnows no problem. I think it would be different.

okedoke

I've got all the flies now - I will photo them at home this evening and post tomorrow.

1) Okedoke....................Large Dark Olive Klinkhammer.........tied
2) Yank in Eire................Blae and Black.............rec'd
3) Dody.................copper headed ptn........rec'd
4) Jack01986.................Elk Hair Sedge..............rec'd
5)Fishboy .................Cream & Olive Bob Fly..............rec'd

flies look excellent folks - looking forward to trying them out.


Steve

jack01986

I'll join in the next fly swap dont really mind what it is to be honest. Could do some deciever patterns if its saltwater.

okedoke

The photo's don't do the flies justice.
All flies posted out today.
Great swap - looking forward to the next one.






Steve

viper123

I'll hop into the next one as well. Can tie anything really, but would generally focus on nymphs etc. Maybe one each of pheasant tail nymph and a golden olive bumble?

yank_in_eire

Some nice looking flies there- what's the next swap going to be?

okedoke

I've no preference - I'll join anyway if someone organises it