Streamer Swap

[SloNDeep]

I've seen more than a few posts from guys/girls who like to throw streamers for big trout.

So I decided I would organize a Streamer Swap (any input from flygirl regarding organization would be welcome)

RULES:
Flies tied will be at the discretion of the host.

Tie 12 flies, Toe tag each fly at the bend of the hook with members name on it, and mail them to the host (will PM address once you're in).

Flies will be mailed in an Altiod tin box (mine wont fit in an Altoids box, but be reasonable) I imagine you could put your flies in a heavy ziploc bag, inside a 6x9 padded envelope (self-addressed, unsealed, and stamped, about 1.50) then mail to Host.

Box will be sent to Host along with a self stamped addressed envelope
(put a stamped 6"x9" envelope inside a 8.5"x11" stamped envelope..
cost is abot $3)

Flies should be mailed to the host before the deadline date - Duh.

So I need up to 12 tyers for a big-trout streamer. Due Feb 28th, 2008.

Lets see your woolhead sculpins, dirt darts :cool:, zoo cougars ...

1. SloNDeep - Brellow Palonker - received
2. Flyone73 - String Leeches - received
3. headhunter - trout fin bucktail - received
4. flygirl - Woolhead Sculpin - received
5. WhiteNosePete - dirt dart variation
6. FK - - received
7. flyaddict - Yellow NutCrackers - received
8. Teton Trout - Halibut Jig - received
9. HuckFinn - Brown Matukas - received
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12.

[Flyone73]

I'm in. Not sure what I'm gonna tie but I'm in.

[Adam Taylor]

I will be tying something called a trout fin bucktail.

[flygirl]

Seems like this swap is well organized....count me in. Don't know what pattern as yet....I'm looking to tie something different.

[williethekid]

I'd like to participate, and I have a pattern I came up with myself which I dubbed the femme fatale.

[Rich Strolis]

count me in....I will get cracking on this asap. The dirt dart variation will be my fly of choice...

[FK]

I would like to join the swap.

Scott Sanchez's Double Bunny is my fly contribution.

Regards,
FK

[SloNDeep]

We're almost half way there.

I'm looking forward to seeing your creations.

[flygirl]

O.K....it looks like I'll be trying out a Woolhead Sculpin pattern.

[Todd K]

Count me in. Not sure what I will do yet either.

[SloNDeep]

4 more slots, I know there are a few more streamer fans out there who will be lookin forward to throwin streamers for big trout this spring.

[Rich Strolis]

WHere do I send the completed products to? Thanks for the invite...

[SloNDeep]

WHere do I send the completed products to? Thanks for the invite...

Sent my address via PM

[Rich Strolis]

Thanks buddy. I have to get cracking on those flies, been busy tying up my stonefly box...(I hate tying them buggers, some of them are very time consuming).

[TetonTrout]

Slo, count me in. I will tie what Mike calls the "Halibut Jig".

You may want to wear a helmet when casting it.

[Rich Strolis]

Yeah, watch out for that thing, Klubek wears his superdave helmet when he chucks that thing. You know how Klubey got the name "The Hook" right? Last spring he buried a size 2 zoo cougar in my neck while floating the through the park. Then to make things worse he was yanking on the thing in my neck like herron trying to pluck a fish from a mergansers mouth.

[Todd K]

12 Yellow NutCrackers done.

I first found this fly at Orvis. But I just found instructions here (http://www.hawkinsflyfishing.com/Nutcracker.php).

[SloNDeep]

Beautiful, I cant wait to see those.

[FK]

My flys are done, pls PM your mailing address, I will send out tomorrow via USPS Priority Mail.

I had to change my fly, completed the bodies and rabbit wings, next step, glue together the upper/lower strips,,,,the Tear Mender I was planning to use on the Double Bunnies was rock hard (two bottles).

I changed to a Estaz/Bunny streamer instead, this has been a favorite producer for trout and smallmouth.

Regards,
FK

[SloNDeep]

My flys are done, pls PM your mailing address, I will send out tomorrow via USPS Priority Mail.

I had to change my fly, completed the bodies and rabbit wings, next step, glue together the upper/lower strips,,,,the Tear Mender I was planning to use on the Double Bunnies was rock hard (two bottles).

I changed to a Estaz/Bunny streamer instead, this has been a favorite producer for trout and smallmouth.

Regards,
FK

Sounds good, I look forward to seeing them.

Got room for three more tyers, and about a month to get your flies in, JOIN THE FUN!!!

[flygirl]

O.K....Mine are done & will be in the mail Mon......I hope everyone will be kind, as it is not my best tie.....so if you don't like the way it looks, cut off the hook & use it as a cat toy.

[williethekid]

I am going to have to withdraw from the streamer swap. I have been sick for a couple weeks, and taking 6 classes plus an internship is taking its toll on me. I am sorry that I will not be able to participate in this swap, and hope no one has been excluded because of me. Again my apologies.

[SloNDeep]

Wierd year - I forgot February has 29 days, either way, due date is getting close.

[FK]

My flys shipped yesterday via USPS Priority Mail.

Thanks for hosting the swap.

Regards,
FK

[HuckFinn]

It might be a little late in the swap, but I'm in.

[SloNDeep]

My flys shipped yesterday via USPS Priority Mail.

Thanks for hosting the swap.

Regards,
FK

They're here, almost didn't see em. The mailman left them in fromt of the garage door and the snowblower almost ate 'em.

They look great!

[FK]

I had the same thing happen last year,,,,UPS dropped off a package in a snow storm,,,,right in front of the garage,,,,, in the morning I acutally drove over the box and squashed the contents. I have a two car garage with a separate walk in door in between the car doors,,,,where did they leave the package ??

Regards,
FK

[HuckFinn]

Twelve Brown Matukas going out the 25th.

[Flyone73]

String Leeches on their way.

[SloNDeep]

Flyone73 and HuckFinn, flies received today

Good lookin stuff too :)

[SloNDeep]

Teton Trout Flies received - Very nice!!

[SloNDeep]

I will mail out all received flies on Friday the 14th.

[Todd K]

Anyone get there flies yet? Looking forward to getting them.

[SloNDeep]

Not so fast,

I didnt make it to the mailbox on Friday, had two kids parties on Saturday, so the flies hit the mailbox at about noon today. My apologies.

We finished up with 8 tyers.

[Todd K]

Some nice flies! Thanks again.

I realized I forgot to tag my Yellow Nutcrackers.

[HuckFinn]

Got my flies too. Bloody hell you guys must fish for some big trout with these! They look great though! Have fun using my wet fly :p. They are great in deep pools swept like...well, a wet fly.

[TetonTrout]

Recieved my flies yesterday, thanks to all that tied. Hope you have more than 3wt to cast the one I tied.

Flyaddict - very nice fly, that will slay some big fish. You will probably have good success on the Housatonic with it. One suggestion though, and I don't know if you have ran in to this problem before, but I think you should tie it on larger gapped hook. Criticism out of the way, is that mallard, wood duck or gadwall that you used in the collar? Great job on the deer hair.

[Todd K]

It is Mallard that I used. Good point on the hooks(no pun intended). Sometimes I don't take that into consideration until late. That was my first time tying that fly. Deer hair is another story.

Great fly by the way Teton. I was studying it today. Lots going on and I love the Clouser style. Is the under body green flash stuff strung? Almost like an Estaz? Name of material?

[TetonTrout]

Great fly by the way Teton. I was studying it today. Lots going on and I love the Clouser style. Is the under body green flash stuff strung? Almost like an Estaz? Name of material?

It is Enricos Sparkle Brush. I have made dubbing loops in the past, but this stuff makes it much easier to tie, plus it adds a little weight. Not like the fly needs it, with the dumbell eyes and all the lead in it.