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#1 ·
Winter Lake Swap Closed

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Looks like we are tying two flies. You can either tie two different patterns, or you can tie double of the same pattern that way if it works well for someone they have two if they break off. At this point we have either 12 or 13 tiers depending on TD. So plan on tying 12 (we may need to make it 13) of your favorite lake pattern and then either 12 (13) more of the same pattern or 12(13) of a second favorite pattern.

Once all your patterns are tied up ship them to me with either a self addressed stamped returnable envelope or money to cover shipping back. I'll send PMs to everyone involved with my address.

I know I'll be tying my skinny bloodworm, yes the one that Kristy killed them on at Lone. I'll tie my stillwater nymph as my second fly.

Looking at the calendar I think that two to three weeks should be plenty. Lets say a due date of no later than February 3rd. Chef don't worry about the time, come over one night and we'll crank them all out at once.

1. Irafly: DONE!
2. Rob Ast DONE!
3. Chef DONE!
4. Nailbender DONE!
5. troutpocket: DONE!
6. TD DONE!
7. Camo Clad Warrior DONE!
8. Ron McNeal DONE!
9. Bob Jones DONE!
10. Jeff Studebaker DONE!
11. mrcoachman DONE!
12. Rick Todd DONE!
13. Jeff Dodd DONE!
14. Blue DONE!
 
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#64 ·
I've tied 14 of the green sparkle leech pattern and have about 6 of the brown pattern complete. I'm slow and fishing has interfered with tying.

The brown fly I call a bead-head micro leech, but not sure if that's an appropriate name. More important is that I have been catching fish with this fly during winter and in lakes. (truth be told, I've only fishe it in Lone)
I looked at my notes from the guy who showed it to me and now I'm not sure how I came up with this pattern. His pattern was a bugger with hackle. This is so damn simple but hard to tie a dozen that all look the same.
 
#65 ·
They don't have to look the same. Send them to me, and I'll distribute the pretty ones in order to the people I like the most. Although as we all know it's likely going to be the ugly ones that end up catching the fish. :)

Ira..
 
#71 ·
I managed to pick up the hooks I needed today at Ted's in Lynwood when other "Fly" stores did not have them. I haven't been in there in years and I completely forgot how stocked they are on fly gear and their fly selection blew me away. I'll be back for sure.

Ira..
 
#73 ·
I managed to pick up the hooks I needed today at Ted's in Lynwood when other "Fly" stores did not have them. I haven't been in there in years and I completely forgot how stocked they are on fly gear and their fly selection blew me away. I'll be back for sure.
Ira..
Ira,
I looked for your hooks last time I was at Ted's, no luck. Are they in the fly section?

Ted's is great for many items and the markup is reasonable.
 
#74 ·
If you are looking at the hooks on the south wall, turn around and look at the hooks hanging on the end of the aisle right behind you. I didn't think they had them at first either. I just bought the last of the size 14s.

Ira..
 
#84 ·
Chef, you only need to tie 26. 13 of each or 26 of the same kind. Unless that is you want to throw in a couple extra for charity or me or some other poor fool. As for that, now you'll end up with two of my bloodworms.

Ira
 
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