Smallmouth Yellowfish Swap

[chrisvd]

OK guys, it's winter time and tying could be fun. So I thought another swap would be good (and I need to make amends for the late postage of the previous swap flies)

So, if you want to catch fish like these..
http://www.flytalk.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21474&d=1367843130
http://www.flytalk.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21475&d=1367843125
You need the right flies, so lets swap them out.
The rules:
1. The first 12 guys to list their names on here will be in for the swap.
2. Tie any 13 Smallmouth Yellowfish Flies, it can be dries, nymphs, whatever you use, as long as it is something that will produce the goods.
3. The flies must reach me with a postage paid return envelope included on, or before 31 July 2013.
4. I will distribute them within 15 days after receipt of the last batch so that you will have them in time for the summer(I should actually make this rule No 1;))
5. I will post pictures of the flies received and a vote will take place, the winner will receive a hamper of 15 of TFG's most productive custom Smallmouth Yellowfish Flies.

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[Herman Jooste]

OK guys, it's winter time and tying could be fun. So I thought another swap would be good (and I need to make amends for the late postage of the previous swap flies)

So, if you want to catch fish like these..
http://www.flytalk.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21474&d=1367843130
http://www.flytalk.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21475&d=1367843125
You need the right flies, so lets swap them out.
The rules:
1. The first 12 guys to list their names on here will be in for the swap.
2. Tie any 13 Smallmouth Yellowfish Flies, it can be dries, nymphs, whatever you use, as long as it is something that will produce the goods.
3. The flies must reach me with a postage paid return envelope included on, or before 31 July 2013.
4. I will distribute them within 15 days after receipt of the last batch so that you will have them in time for the summer(I should actually make this rule No 1;))
5. I will post pictures of the flies received and a vote will take place, the winner will receive a hamper of 15 of TFG's most productive custom Smallmouth Yellowfish Flies.

1. Chrisvd
2. Herman Jooste ( Nymph Pattern )
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OK. So I'm in.

[redhumpy]

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Done......

[FlyFanatic]

Sounds fun! Im in as well! :encouragement:

[FlyFanatic]

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2. Herman Jooste
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[firephish]

1. Chrisvd
2. Herman Jooste
3. Red Humpy
4. FlyFanatic
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[chrisvd]

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Great gents, so far we have a great bunch together, good to have Oom Herman on board for this one!

[BenzoV]

If I may please

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2. Herman Jooste
3. Red Humpy
4. FlyFanatic
5. Firephish
6. BenzoV
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[chrisvd]

If I may please

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2. Herman Jooste
3. Red Humpy
4. FlyFanatic
5. Firephish
6. BenzoV
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Glad to have you aboard Ben

[chrisvd]

Willl we only be 6 participants?

[Herman Jooste]

Willl we only be 6 participants?

Chris, I will phone Rory, he may not have seen the thread.

I'm starting to change my mind about the fly though. :confused:

Is it worth giving everyone the X fly to win a tying comp ?????????????????

There again, most of the reprobates I fish with know all my flies, after all I have "stolen" most of them from my buddies. :tan:

And lastly, who the hell is your Oom Herman. I've never even met your Auntie's :biggrin::biggrin:

[FlyFanatic]

Ag oom moenie so kla nie! :biggrin:

Any fly will do, but no san juan worms! (or painted hooks with a bead for that matter!) At least lets try and create something decent! :very_drunk:

[firephish]

ok, so gonna tie these up this weekend ... six people so i need to tie 7 flies right? no one else joining?

[chrisvd]

ok, so gonna tie these up this weekend ... six people so i need to tie 7 flies right? no one else joining? Na for this one, just tie 6, you need not tie anything extra. If the other participants are up for it, why don't we tie two patterns each, in other words, 12 flies, 6 of a pattern?

[firephish]

sounds good to me.

[BenzoV]

Na for this one, just tie 6, you need not tie anything extra. If the other participants are up for it, why don't we tie two patterns each, in other words, 12 flies, 6 of a pattern?

plus one :encouragement:

[Herman Jooste]

12 flies it is then. 6 of wet, 6 of dry ?

[firephish]

personally, i'm tying 12 nymphs (6 control & 6 standard).

[FlyFanatic]

ok cool, then 12 flies it is!

[Herman Jooste]

OK. So the wets are tied. For a preview see http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=14487.0

I'm still debating wets or dries for the other 6, as I'm seriously thinking about fishing dries this summer.

[chrisvd]

Nice flies Herman, Here's a couple of crappy I phone pics I took last night of my first batch. A segmented hopper, it's tied on #10 cadis hooks, so the hook rides nice and low, it assists greatly with your hook up rate.

[Herman Jooste]

I like those Chris, Finished my last 6, not dries but my GOTO black nymph for anywhere on the Vaal from the Vaal Dam Wall all the way down to Christiana.
I will post the link to the SBS soon.

P.S. Chris, Postal address please, don't know where to send the flies ?

[firephish]

eish, i'm behind on the tying need to get cracking!

[BenzoV]

my GOTO black nymph for anywhere on the Vaal from the Vaal Dam Wall all the way down to Christiana.


I was kinda hoping for that :encouragement:

+1 on the postal address pls, I just finished my batch, packaged and ready to fly.

Chris, them hopper dropper droppers looks lekke :cool-new: (I know I know, but I cannot help to think of ol' Hank's video whenever I say or hear the word "hopper")

[Herman Jooste]

As per usual Mr. Vd Post is missing in action.

What can I say, I've left voice messages, but to no avail.

[smallstreams.co.za]

As per usual Mr. Vd Post is missing in action.

What can I say, I've left voice messages, but to no avail.

Not in SA afaik Herman. Some people do actually work outside of FT :-D

[redhumpy]

USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION! - :very_drunk:

From a previous flyswop
Chris Van der Post, PO Box 42355, Heuwelsig, 9332

[chrisvd]

Hi Herman

Sorry I did not get your voice message (it is probably one of the 24 that I have to go through today) , but I'm not completely missing, was just out of reach for a couple of days:encouragement:

My postal address is as per Redhumpies post. Gents, please send postage in cash or stamps, but do not stick it to an envelope, as I want to send a bigger parcel to each of you and I will carry the extra costs. I owe a couple of you some extras.

[Herman Jooste]

No problems.

My flies were posted on Saturday, snail mail, so hopefully you will have them by Thursday next.

[FlyFanatic]

Hi guys,

Just some feedback from my side (apologies for being so scarce!).

Lately been swamped with work and some personal commitments, I am not yet done with my batch (busy with the last 8). Will definitely finish all this coming long weekend and send off on Monday with speed post (they should be with you on Wednesday Chris).

Sincerest apologies for being late! (always try to support the fly swaps, didnt plan properly for this one though...)

Again sorry to all! I will not drop you, just have patience! ;-)

Jaco

[chrisvd]

No worries, I understand:D

[Herman Jooste]

No worries, I understand:D

Chris, have you received my flies ???????????

[chrisvd]

Chris, have you received my flies ???????????
Yes Herman, I have 4 packets, have not opened them, but will do tonight.

[chrisvd]

Hi guys,

Just some feedback from my side (apologies for being so scarce!).

Lately been swamped with work and some personal commitments, I am not yet done with my batch (busy with the last 8). Will definitely finish all this coming long weekend and send off on Monday with speed post (they should be with you on Wednesday Chris).

Sincerest apologies for being late! (always try to support the fly swaps, didnt plan properly for this one though...)

Again sorry to all! I will not drop you, just have patience! ;-)

Jaco

Hi Jaco

Have you been in a position to finish these flies and get them to the post office? As I have all the other participants flies.

Cheers

Chris

[FlyFanatic]

Hi Chris,

Unfortunately I had to be out of office unplanned last week..:mad: AGAIN apologies!!

Luckily I am off to the post office NOW, will post counter to counter, they should be with you either tomorrow or Wednesday morning latest. Will send tracking number little later.

Hope you enjoy the flies, put a lot of effort into choosing something different and creating them, so enjoy!

Again sorry for me delaying the whole process..

Best Regards

Jaco

[FlyFanatic]

Hi Chris,

Unfortunately I had to be out of office unplanned last week..:mad: AGAIN apologies!!

Luckily I am off to the post office NOW, will post counter to counter, they should be with you either tomorrow or Wednesday morning latest. Will send tracking number little later.

Hope you enjoy the flies, put a lot of effort into choosing something different and creating them, so enjoy!

Again sorry for me delaying the whole process..

Best Regards

Jaco

Ok they are off! :encouragement:

[chrisvd]

Ok they are off! :encouragement:
Thanks Jaco, I will look out for them:encouragement:

[chrisvd]

Ok gents, I have all the flies, Jaco, respect, those are well tied flies! Will put up the pics soon.

[FlyFanatic]

Hi Chris,

Thanx! Glad they made it safely!

All the flies looks awesome! Cant wait to try them out! :biggrin: