I guess this is mad mikes deal now. Lets just you and me exchange flies Hop. See you at the rip in the am.
He took the bait like a jugbelly redfish on an olive and white clouser.
quote:KO we can trade flies, then fish with mud minnows
Originally posted by CaptFritzI guess this is mad mikes deal now. Lets just you and me exchange flies Hop. See you at the rip in the am.
The most succesful ones I do with other forum is for each person to tie one pattern and then mail to someone that distrubutes, Capt Fritz?, too many flies too many meeting places and it starts to fall apart but that is just my 2 cents
Thats pretty much what I was going for but the elitist took over and whats to tie 3 patterns 4 different ways with each person tieing 55 flies…I’m confused easily in my old age so I wanted to keep it simple. Tie maybe 10 or 12 flies and exchange them…thats all
He took the bait like a jugbelly redfish on an olive and white clouser.
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Originally posted by fishbowlI would rather tie the same type flys.I can tie a shrimp type pattern.
I agree,I would rather tie 1 pattern.It would be easier for all of us that way.I’ll tie my shrimp pattern.So whats the count?
Lets dont complicate it! Each person tie their variation of a shrimp pattern or crab etc. That seems easy and allows for some personal variety and expression on each ones behalf. Next time around, we can change the from shrimp to crab or to baitfish, etc. I am for meeting up if that’s what everyone wants to do, but maybe to make the swap. I am in Beaufort now so would like to limit my trips to the Holy City if possible.
OK, I think the original idea of one fly per person is easiest. I’m in with a tan/gold rattle shrimp that Bramblett or Alderman showed me many years ago when they worked at ludens. A meet would be great for those of us who could make it on a said date.
i used to be in mgt. let me organize and delegat -
everyone tie one fly that you like for bass or trout.
if you want to tie others and share, or pre-arrange a swap with someone else that wants to tie more patters also - it’s called PM, work that out between yourselves.
if you just want to tie some extras and distribute them, that would be cool. remember you are obligated to one pattern only.
it’s fritzes post so he is the organizer, period. he will pick the super secret pre-arranged swapping place here in mt pleasant and notify us by posting it here. if you can’t make the swap, then mail you schitt to fritz and he will return your share of everyone elses flies.
now pick a date - or should i do that too?
Fritz, Sorry if I was steppin on your toes but i was just throwin some ideas out there… ill tie whatever whenever…
One pattern sounds good to me… Ill tie a shrimp pattern i made up…
Elitist??? thats a little harsh man I was just tryin to help. but now ive said my peace so just tell me how you want the swap, by mail or in person?
Mad Mike
The Charleston Angler
www.thecharlestonangler.com
So will everyone tie a variation of a shrimp pattern and how many?
Count me, in I’ll try to do something different from any one else. Just tell me how many to make and I’ll make them.
Time Flys when your catching fish.
im in, but would much prefer a variation on the flies, rather than say getting 12 different colored clousers. Clousers are generic flies, and it’d be much neater to see some more unique patterns. the whole point of a fly swap in my opinion is getting to see some variation and creativity. im up for it though, and as there seems to be quite a few shrimp patterns already mentioned, i’ll tie up some redfish toads for the winter mud flats.
2001 BC Phantom
Signup will be by wednesday at noon. Everyone tie their favorite. Include what are you tying when you signup. Seperate thread for that will be started soon. Once we have everyone included we will know how many flies to tie. Thanks for all the interest…
He took the bait like a jugbelly redfish on an olive and white clouser.
quote:All this interest and no flies to show for it. Way to represent the angler
Originally posted by Mad_Mikeyeah half of my materials come from craft shops and just stuff i find on the floor or behind the fridge:stuck_out_tongue: I think we should probably start maybe a vote for what types of patterns we should tie… how bout this
1- clouser minnow variation (your favorite color, or style)
1- shrimp immitation
1- wild card (something you innovated, or tweaked that is uniquely yours)if anyone else has a suggestion please speak up, or just throw a yes or no vote… also fritz i would only presume that you have the ultimate vote, or veto since this is your swap… what say ye lets get this thing rolling so i can start tying.
Mad Mike
The Charleston Angler
www.thecharlestonangler.com
He took the bait like a jugbelly redfish on an olive and white clouser.
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Originally posted by Mad_MikeAlright, so are we all just picking one pattern? Or are we tying all three per person in the swap :
Also here is the list i have so far:
CaptFritz
CH Allen
Affinityfish
5151
Marshmellow
Calibouge
Fishbowl
FlyredsAnd With me makes 9 people so far. if we tie one pattern that will be 8 flies per person, if we decide to multiples say 3 it would be 24 per person and each person would get 24 flies in return… but its up to yall.
Did i leave anyone out?
Also i vote for meeting up, it will be a good excuse to get a good community of tyers together… a rare thing in charleston.
Mad Mike
The Charleston Angler
www.thecharlestonangler.com
He took the bait like a jugbelly redfish on an olive and white clouser.
unfortunately this has been a really busy time for me fritz… i apologize for not being able to contribute… at the time those posts were made i hade more time on my hands, and actually i have over half completed, but ive delayed things enough and the way my schedule is looking im not sure when ill be able to finish…
I thought i appologized previously… but apparently that wasnt clear enough… so once again im sorry! i just hope someone gets a couple extra flies…
to any of yall who want the flies i was tying email me and ill just send you one i think i have half a dozen or so done…
And on a side note… im not real sure why im being drug over the coals here but, I do represent The Charleston Angler… and because of that i must bite my tongue and withold my opinions… but i will just say that your one class act fritz 
Mad Mike
The Charleston Angler
www.thecharlestonangler.com
You are being dragged over the coals because you showed interest and even wanted everyone to tie 3 flies. You work at a frigging flyshop for crying out loud. How much time do you need to tie a dozen flies? This thing started in early december. It will be March before we know it. Would 6 months have been enough time for you? Bite your tongue all you want, I dont like to keep things bottled up so I call it like I see it! Tight loops to you. Way to represent the Angler. Adam would never have acted like that!
He took the bait like a jugbelly redfish on an olive and white clouser.
Fritz, email an address and how much return postage so I can put these flies in the mail.
Thanks for those that have picked up the slack of others. I think we might have our 12 people. To those that showed interest and committed to this but didnt produce, 
He took the bait like a jugbelly redfish on an olive and white clouser.
Hey Fritz, what’s the skinny on the swap? Who we waitin’ on these days?