Summer Steelhead Fly Swap

[clacksteel]

I thought it would be cool if we did another Summer Steelhead fly swap. I know there are some swaps already going, but I think now would be a good time to get it started and we can set a date a ways away.

Anyway...I'm thinking 12 guys and 12 flies. Deadline will be June 1st. Any style is fine, but no GB skunks perferably...I'm sure everyone has plenty of those. Unique patterns would be great...maybe flies you can't buy at most fly shops or a fly that has been successful for you.

The rules are as follows:
1. Attach tags that display the tiers moniker and a recipe (to be attached or posted online)
2. Provide proper packaging to protect your flies and the mailman
3. Include a self-addressed and stamped envelope w/ your flies
4. The tier must make a post stating that he/she has sent the flies
5. The flies arrive on or before the deadline
6. Should 4 be broken, the late tier's flies will be sent back, and, if it is his/her second offense, will be baned from all further swaps with that swap leader
7. A tier must notify the swap leader as soon as they know they cannot participate (should they tell the leader less than one week before the deadline, it will count as the same as a 2nd late offense)
8. The swap leader must send out the flies within one week of the deadline

List of participants:
1. Clacksteel (Received)
2. D3smartie (Received)
3. AndyK
4. Silverfly
5. Pelhament (Received)
6. Etacada (Received)
7. Twitchs_Tackle (Received)
8. steel_beaver
9. Plem (Received)
10. Stew (Received)
11. Pelhament (Received)
12. steel_beaver

[D3smartie]

I am in... mainly because of the no GBS rule :smile:

http://students.pepperdine.edu/sjmayber/images/flies.jpg

[SilverFly]

I'm in. I've got a new pattern that's got a few fish to it's credit last summer.

BTW, nice box D3!

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[D3smartie]

yeah thats my tying from about a week of work in the fly shop... I tied a bunch more for the shop but those are my atlantic salmon flies for this summer...
Just started messing around with the spey flies and its getting addicting...


not sure what i will tie for the swap yet... maybe a purple charm... or of course i could always do the old ESL (j/k)

[Pelhament]

Im in, do you guys have any qualms with a nymph pattern? If so, I can tie up a swingin fly. Just let me know.

[AndyK]

I'll play!

I'd like to tie the fly that I tied for previous steelhead exchanges, but it is my favorite summer steelhead fly for swinging, the Black Gordon:

http://karamanos.net/sports/flies/black1.jpg

I'll tie a size 4, unweighted.

[clacksteel]

Here's who we've got so far:

1. Clacksteel
2. D3smartie
3. AndyK
4. Silverfly
5. Pelhament
6. Etacada
7. Twitchs_Tackle
8. steel_beaver
9. Plem
10. Stew
11.
12.

[etacada]

I'd like to join in too. no sure what fly i'll make yet, but count me in.

chris

[clacksteel]

We still need 6 more guys!!!

[clacksteel]

Anybody else interested?

[Pelhament]

If not we could all tie up two patterns, 6 of each. That would work for me.

[Stew]

I'm thinking about it

[Twitchs_Tackle]

I'm in...

This is roughly whats coming from me, It'll have different eyes, and a different stinger hook, but the articulated body will be about the same. Purple bunny with a few marabou wraps, Thoughts?
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/leech.JPG

[steel_beaver]

I thought I joined this two days ago.... :shrug: maybe I didn't confirm my post.. :hoboy: anyway.... I'm in...I think I'll make up something based on good producing patterns :smash:

Twitch, I can tell you frequent the Santiams :grin: Looks great :applause:

S_B :cheers:

[etacada]

I dont have a pic of it but i'm planning on tying a coppertop variation. it has always been a great producer for me.

cb

[Plem]

<font color="orange"> I'm in if there is still room. </font>

[clacksteel]

Plem- There's plenty of room!

[clacksteel]

Here's who we've got so far:

1. Clacksteel
2. D3smartie
3. AndyK
4. Silverfly
5. Pelhament
6. Etacada
7. Twitchs_Tackle
8. steel_beaver
9. Plem
10. Stew
11.
12.

Still need 2 more people!

[Pelhament]

If need be I can tie 2 patterns that way I can tie up my favorite nymph and a swinging pattern.

[Stew]

I'm in :dance:

[clacksteel]

I may take you up on that offer Pelhament if this swap doesn't fill by the end of the week!

[Pelhament]

Hows this coming along?

[clacksteel]

I will put you down...but we still need one more person!

[clacksteel]

Two people offered to tie two sets so we have a full swap...if anyone else would like to join they are still welcome...that way someone won't have to tie two sets.

1. Clacksteel
2. D3smartie
3. AndyK
4. Silverfly
5. Pelhament
6. Etacada
7. Twitchs_Tackle
8. steel_beaver
9. Plem
10. Stew
11. Pelhament
12. steel_beaver

[etacada]

I'm tying mine up right now!

cb

[steel_beaver]

One set is good to go... I'll try to post pictures tonight. How is everyone else doing? :clap:

It is a new pattern so I'll go try it today and see if its fishy

S_B

[clacksteel]

I've put some thought into it and I think I will tie up the fly that I caught my first D steely on, but on a hook instead of a tube fly.

[D3smartie]

clack- can you send me a PM with your address? I ended up tying a blue copper in a size 6.

[clacksteel]

Okay...I just send my addy out to everyone...I think. If you haven't got it tell me and I'll pm it to you!

[clacksteel]

EDIT: Stew is still following through on the swap even with his leaving Ifish.

[Pelhament]

First batch is complete, second should be done this evening. Hoepfully have them in the mail tomorrow.

[etacada]

Mailed my flies today!

hope you all like em'

chris

[Plem]

<font color="orange"> A-ight, my <font color="blue"> BLUE STEELIES </font> are going out today. Hope yall like em. </font>

[clacksteel]

I haven't received any flies so far....

[Pelhament]

Mine are done and ready to be shipped out tomorrow.

Popsicle
Hook - Size 2 Salmon
Thread - Orange
1st third - Orange Marabou
2nd third - Pink Marabou
3rd third - Purple Marabou
Collar - Purple Spey Hackle
Head - Orange

Agent Orange
Hook - Size 4 Salmon
Thread - Orange
Head - Orange Bead
Underbody - 10-15 wraps .030 lead
Tail - Pearl Krystal Flash
Thorax - Brown Hare's Ear Dubbing
Rib - Pearl Krystal Flash
Legs - Black Round Rubber Legs
Abdomen - Black Sealex Dubbing
Collar - Brown Hen Hackle

[clacksteel]

I received the first grouping...check the first post for updated fly info!

[Pelhament]

Clacksteel -
Before my flies were shipped out I was told that I was one stamp short. Therefore, I was also one stamp short on the return envelope sealed firmly inside. Im gonna tie up a few extra flies for you and get them in the mail sometime this week to make up for the missing stamp. If you wouldnt mind spotting me a stamp on the return envelope, I would really appreciate it.
Sorry,
Chris

[clacksteel]

I will get that put on there...no problem at all...especially if there are extra flies involved! :smirk:

[Pelhament]

Hope your not too good to nymph :wink: I will put together a handful of my top producers and send them off seperately. Thanks again!

[Twitchs_Tackle]

Mine will go out tomorrow, should be there in a couple days! :smash:

[D3smartie]

i forgot to say that i sent out my flies... but they have been sent and recieved :smile:

My fly is a blue copper
Tail - red hackle fibers
Body - 2/3 blue copper wire
1/3 blue dubbing with wire continued
Wing - Blue Squirrel
Hackle - Blue Schlappen or Guinea fowl. I didnt have any guinea but it looks sweet that way.

Thanks guys. :smash:

[steel_beaver]

my 2 batches weht out yesterday... but I'm not sure if I got there before the pick up time (its diferent on Saturdays, right?) so they might sit in the mailbox till tuesday... :hoboy: Sorry for the delay guys ... here is what they ended up looking like :

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_0279.JPG

It is my first time tying this patttern so there are a few "imperfections" (like the tail length :redface: :hoboy:) but you guys can fix these when you make it at home...

http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/5-9-06_028.jpg
Hook: Gamakatsu #6
Tail: Hackle fibers or whatever else you use
Body: Balck and red light chenille
Wing/colar: Black Schlappen and Buck tail


http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0286.JPG

Hook: Dai Ricki 899 #4
Head: Hot bead 1/4
Tail: Black Marabou
Body: Purple Estaz/ black Schlappen




Sorry for the delay again and let me know if you catch anything on those....


S_B :cheers:

[etacada]

good looking flys! cant wait to give em' a try.

take care,
cb

[clacksteel]

1. Clacksteel (Received)
2. D3smartie (Received)
3. AndyK (Received)
4. Silverfly (Shipped)
5. Pelhament (Received)
6. Etacada (Received)
7. Twitchs_Tackle (Received)
8. steel_beaver (Received)
9. Plem (Received)
10. Stew (Received)
11. Pelhament (Received)
12. steel_beaver (Received)

[clacksteel]

Just waiting on Silverfly's flies...it looks like everything will be right on time!

[SilverFly]

I sent them priority mail, so you should get them today (whew!).

You guys will be getting an extra set of flies to make up for my procrastination, - and the fact that my first set of flies being such pathetic, ratty looking things that I am embarrassed to submit them in a swap. They do, however, meet the swap criteria:


Unique patterns would be great...maybe flies you can't buy at most fly shops or a fly that has been successful for you.



The main pattern I'm submitting is a copper euphasiid (krill) tied with copper/pearl Lite Brite (great stuff!). While there's not much to much to this fly, it was my most successful summer-run fly last year. It put a fish in the boat more than once on some very slow days at a particular still-water steelhead fishery (that shall remain nameless :rolleyes:). On a river, I would suggest fishing it behind a tool fly, or in slow water with spooky fish.

The extra set is an untested pattern based on the yarn-loop technique I tie my roe-cluster flies with. The yarn loops stick in steelhead teeth almost like velcro, - to the point that setting the hook is almost unnecessary, and the fly usually is shredded when removed from the fish's mouth. Instead of an egg-cluster, this pattern imitates a big, fat uncased caddis larva so I call it the "Velcro-grub". It's ugly but looks effective.

Looking forward to seeing the everyone's flies!

Again, sorry to be last :redface:, I'm not worthy :bowdown:.

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[clacksteel]

If I get them today you will be right on time, but sending an extra set of flies always makes up for being the last...maybe that could be a new rule! :wink: :wink:

[clacksteel]

Got Silverfly's batches today! I am going to try and get everything sorted out, but I have a feeling that I will not get them in the mail until Monday...got to get through SAT's on Saturday and we've got a casting clinic tomorrow for the fishing club!

[etacada]

Whenever you can Clacksteel. you've been doing a great job keeping everything on track and providing info!

good luck on the SAT's.

chris

[clacksteel]

Your flies should be getting to you in the next day or two!

[AndyK]

Got my flies in the mail today. Thanks Clacksteel :clap:!

[steel_beaver]

Mine are in too.... And I likey :clap:
Thanks guys..and especially clacksteel.

S_B :bowdown:

[D3smartie]

good job and thank you all. :smile: can't wait to catch some summer steel.

[clacksteel]

I guess I should probably hold up to all parts of my own swap...here's my recipe!

I tied a fly that I designed last year that I have come to call the "Cow Camp Special"
Tag: Chart. thread
Body: End 1/3 maroonish sparkle chenile, front 2/3 purple sparkle chenile
Hackle: Black schlappen
Head: Chart. thread

I usually tie this fly on a chart. tube and leave out the tag. It has hooked all my summer steelhead that I gotten on the swing (but that's not saying much as it is only 3).

[D3smartie]

it looks great. I am going to catch a fish on the G.R. later this year with that fly. It is sweet. I have to tie up my own now.

[clacksteel]

Hey everyone...please report to me if you don't receive your flies by this weekend. I had to mail the flies out in two sets...it sounds like the first group has gotten their flies, but I haven't heard from anyone in the 2nd group. I am praying they didn't get ripped off... :pray:

[SilverFly]

Got mine. Good to have some nice looking flies to go along with the ratty ones I usually stock my box with! Thanks Justin for running another great swap.

:cheers:

[clacksteel]

I want to appologize if anyone doesn't get their flies...please tell me if you don't so I can try to make it right! Stew thinks that his flies are lost and has threatened to contact members concerning are rather hostile email conversation. If he contacts you making accusations about me like he says he plans to please pm me so I can try to explain my side of the story. He claims that I have lost sets of flies in other swaps, but if these prove lost (which I don't think that they are...I believe they are running late) I think they will be my first.

Sorry guys!
Clacksteel

[AndyK]

I want to appologize if anyone doesn't get their flies...please tell me if you don't so I can try to make it right!



Unfortunately, the mails are not always that reliable. I can tell you many stories about mail that “seemed” to get lost or packages that arrived looking like they had been run through a shredder!

If you mailed the flies, that is all that can be expected.

[Twitchs_Tackle]

I was probably part of the 'other' batch... but my flies were received yesterday in fine shape.

Agree with AndyK, I have mailed stuff to people in town (Corvallis) and had it take longer than things I mailed to people out of state.

Patience is a virtue...

If people question your reliability, don't let them participate in future swaps :hoboy:

[etacada]

got mine!

I am very impressed with the quality of each fly, very nice! I plan to try some out this monday.

Thank you all and especially ClackSteel for running the wholething, great job. This was my 1st swap and I was very pleased with how it went. CS did a great job communicating and running the swap I would gladdly do another swap with him and all of you!

We are still missing recipes for some of these flys, i'd love to get em'!

take care and happy fishing,

chris

[SilverFly]

Recipes, - DOH!!!

I'll post mine asap.

:redface: