Annual Fly Swap Auction

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:04:43 PST

Great John, let me know whey your ready and which type of fly you have in mind for this year. Winter is the only time I have to tie flys but before spring sets in I will most likely have tied 8 or 9 varities and between a dozen and two dozen of each. I try to get all my needs out of the way during the 30 odd days of bad weather when I cant go fishing. Looking foreward to this years swap and auction.
Richard

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 20:20:20 PST

Richard,
Thanks for reminding me. We will have our annual fly swap after the first of the year. I will post a Hail All message to all Bass pond members who would like to participate. Last year we had a great number of participants and some outstanding flies
John

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feeds@kickapps.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:28:54 PST

Hi Gillbuster, haven't caught you online much lately, hope all is well. Was wondering if your gonna have an annual fly swap and auction this year? Our weather has moved into winter and nows the time I can make flys and fly rods. Sense its the Bass Pond I would love to see something specific to Bass and panfish for this year if your gonna have an auction and swap.
Richard

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feeds@kickapps.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:47:40 PST

Hi Gillbuster,
Ordered some flys from a nice guy in Utah who had a friend post some pictures in the fiberglassflyrodders forum, great looking all purpose beatles with long rubber legs. Anyway gonna send you one each of the three patterns when they arrive.

Well I know one guy that would kind of go crazy about selecting fly patterns, our own Cornmus, Joe would be great for the job, so would John aka Gillbuster, maybe the guys could put their heads together and come up with not just flys but some neat bugs and poppers too, a wild selection.

Richard

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feeds@kickapps.com (Clyde) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:41:24 PST

Richard,
I like the "quarterly fly auction" idea. Let's make it happen!!

I got into a fly tying mood several years ago and have an excess of flies, bug, etc. [probably close to 250-30 . Most are taken from a pattern -- but after tying a dozen or two according to the pattern,-- I begin to experiment: change the color, material, size, add eyes, beads, etc. Some look good, some --well, you know -- but most still catch fish.

I would be willing to tie a few dozen flies [at my own expense], and provide pictures, for the "Quarterly Fly Auction." If we could...

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:44:57 PST

Goldentrout,
Great to hear that having success with the goldies in CA, I know some of the folks have had great success, including myself with the "Cat whiskers". After I get back from visiting my son in Alaska I will put it out to the group. I can't wait to see how the variety of Goldies do in Alaska in the Talkeetna River area. I will gladly make up as many set of Goldies as anyone needs.
Tight lines
John

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feeds@kickapps.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:31:09 PST

Gillbuster,
A thought, and I know your carrying the load for this site, but your goldies are a big hit up here, I haven't broken into my Christmas present pair but frankly if your willing to make some more, I think im in need of at least one more set, as well your froggies.
Why don't you guys make the annual fly auction occure say on a quarterly basis? seems like a fantastic way to generate funds for the site, heck your keeping it functioning with your great goldies alone and I suspect your frogs will prove just as popular, they are great out west here on the local bass populations.
Richard

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feeds@kickapps.com (Clyde) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:35:53 PST

John,
Yes, I got the "Goldies" saturday. They look very good, can't wait. Haven't had time to try them yet, but I will this week and will give a report. I'll also will send a contribution soon. Thanks again.
In His Love,
Clyde

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:34:52 PST

Clyde,
Did you get your Goldies in the mail?
John

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feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:10:08 PST

Clyde,
Thanks for your support and interest in the Goldies Goldies are in the mail...On The Bass Pond left side main page there is a Community Chest, thats where you may make contribution there...Let us know how the goldies do in your local area... let them sink 10-15 seconds before you stripping it with floating line. The crappie, bass and gills should have a field day with them. I have better luck with darker colors in sunny days and cloudy days the goldie does the trick...have fun and tight lines
John

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feeds@kickapps.com (Clyde) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:07:01 PST

John, Where do I send the "Contributions???"
If you don't want to post it on the Bass pond, you have my email adress/ plus home add, you could send the address to either.
Thanks again.
In His Love,
Clyde

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:20:32 PST

I will gladly tie them up and have them in the mail this week... I want no money unless you want to contribute a few dollers to "The Bass Pond Community Chest", this helps keep the website banner free. I will let you know when they are in the mail coming your way.
John

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feeds@kickapps.com (Clyde) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:28:01 PST

Jeff,
Thanks, I had Bears Den in my favorites but deleted it a while back, Why? Can't remember now. But, thanks, it has the exact products I'm seeking. You guys are so helpful.

Thanks for the help, and keep up the innovation.
Post any new flies, or patterns that you tie and use.
In His Love,
Clyde

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feeds@kickapps.com (JeffSod) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:46:33 PST

Try the Bears Den too if they don't list it on the site e-mail them as I know they have it. www.bearsden.com

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feeds@kickapps.com (Clyde) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:29:36 PST

John,
You've done it again! 1 Thanks for the rapid reply and the great sites. You are such a great asset, no wonder Bass Pond has you as their adm.

Those first two are great sites. However, you can only purchase from them if you are a business, or Com. Tyer. etc. On the Last site: [Saltwater] I can purchase the materials at retail.

I have considered becoming a "Commerical Tyer" and forming a business thus, being able to purchase "Wholesale." What is your "take" on this? How much $$$ would you need to begin, because you need to buy in bulk -- probably $1,000 to $3,000 purchase is minimum from wholesalers, [right, or close??]. I know it would take a lot of...

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:11:44 PST

Here are some websites. It was origianally designed/used for Saltwater flies, I took a fly tying class from Dick Empie 2 years ago who designed the Goldie. He fished with the late Bill Bodi and was very impressed at the verstility of it. Dick had several photo albums of different species of fish he caught with the Goldie, I personally witnessed it's catchabilty first hand. Out of 45 years of Dick's trout and warm water fishing, this fly catches more fish than anything he ever used before, it is in the presentation and that action of the mylar thread material. It catches the heck out of the fish along the Missisppi River. I can't wait to try it out in Alaska in 2 weeks. If you PM me your address, I will gladly tie you up a bunch and you can try them out...while your waiting to get the material

www.e-zbody.com/wst_page8.php

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feeds@kickapps.com (Clyde) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:03:07 PST

John, Thanks again for the pictures and pattern for the Goldies. As I looked through my favorite web sites I found the www.warmwarterflytyer.com had a similar fly, called the "Flashabou Streamer." They said it was a take off of "Feather-Crafts" FC Salt Shaker. Look it up and tell me what you think?? Close?? Similar??

Second, after looking through all of my Fly Tying Catalogs I could not find "Bill's Bodi-braid," nor could I find it on any of the web-sites with fly materials. Could you just use basic "Flashabou?" or something similar? What is your source for "Bill's Bodi-braid"?

Sorry for so many questions, but I know that sometimes the exact material...

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:34:55 PST

Hi Clyde,

The green froggy and the mouse left side were purchased on ebay, both are cork bodies, flocked with felt, legs for the frog are raft fur wrapped around thick mono then painted to stiffen them, up to the joint. The ones I tie use cork bodies painted, the same style of heavy mono as the base to the knee for the legs, but thick real fur, I paint and seal the legs to the knee leaving the forlegs unfinished.

Wayne, at least out here I fish the Goldies close to the shoreline where there are lots of rotting floatsome and lots of cover for the crappie, and food. Im along the old riverbed in the lake so quite a current crossing my position. I cast downstream, floating line, short rod so only a 7ft combination tappered leader/tippet, let the goldie sink for about a slow 10 count then with my finger on the line sort of give it a little twitch, just enough to give it some movement and make the foil catch the light and the fishes eye. Usually a crappie takes...

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (Clyde) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:52:30 PST

John, Gillbuster,
Thanks a million for the fast reply and the pictures. Now I understand what you mean by "bending back" & by "tie at 90 degrees." Your pictures are not clear but that's o.k. I get the message loud and clear. Few people would have responded so soon nor would they have had pictures to demonstrate. You are one of a kind!!!

I'll look in my catalogs for "Boyds Bodies." Just in case: what do you find is your best source for this product?

Thanks again.
In His Love,
Clyde

Re: Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:17:44 PST

Here is some visuals, sorry for the poor pics, but it should give you some guidance

1. Put gold 5/32 gold bead on hook
2. Put hook in vise & using tread, wrap bead next to eye of hook
3. Tie 2-4 strands of red crystal flash to hook folding red crystal flash halfway back at bend of the hook, should have about 1 tail of flash from hook

4. As with the crystals flash, tie (1) 3 gold braid strand on top the red crystal flash, again fold back gold strand halfway back at the bend of the hook, should be about 1.5 of gold strand tail.

Annual Fly Swap Auction

feeds@kickapps.com (Flytackle) — Tue, 29 May 2007 11:01:48 PST

I really apologize for not getting to this earlier. I am going to start the auction here w/out pictures, but rest assured you will be pleased. The 2 lots consist of 17 flies each. Lets start the bidding at 20 dollars. The high bidder will get one lot, next highest bidder will get the second lot. All monies go to the cost of the Bass Pond. Nobodies making dough here - the annual hosting cost is 180 dollars PLUS the ez board fees. So get out the checkbook and start bidding!! Thanks alot for your patience with me concerning this - I hope you're all having a great early season - tight lines to all! Alec

STARTING BID IS 20 BUCKS!