2006-07 Beginner/Intermediate Anti-Shack Nasty Marathon Fly Swap

[Ron Eagle Elk]

This swap is open to all tyers that have 10 years experience tying or less. As it is a marathon swap, it does require a bit more of a commitment than usual. There will be a monthly swap during the months of October, November, January, February, March, and April. If you sign up for the swap, you are signing up for all of them. Notice that we are taking a break for December. Everyone usually gets pretty busy with the holidays. Instead of tying a mess of swap flies that month we’ll do a one fly per swapper tying contest, theme to be announced later, with prizes for 1st, 2d and 3d places.


The flies we’ll be tying each month are listed below.

October - Nymphs
November - Wet Flies
December - Tying Contest
January - Streamers
February - Dries
March - Terrestrials
April - Cripples/Emergers

The swap is limited to 12 tiers, first 12 are in, any after that can be put on a call list in case anyone has to drop out. Those things do happen. Everyone will send in a set of 12 flies each month, that way you get one of your own back to make a complete swap set. As usual I will be tying a bonus fly for each category so you’ll be getting 13 flies a month!

The first set of flies will be due to me not later than October 31st and on the last day of every swap month after that. That is an "in my hand" date, not an "in the mail" date. Mail your flies in a crush proof container (Altoids tins work well, as do small Plano compartmented boxes) with each fly toe tagged with your name (Screen Name and Real Name) and the name of the fly. You can include the recipe on the toe tag if you wish, or supply it on the bulletin board. Also include a SASE or postage for return shipping. It’s also a good idea to put your name and mailing address on your container in case the post office has a malfunction and your container gets separated from the envelope.

A lot of the swap communication is done by e-mail so make sure I get your e-mail addy.

I’ll be photographing the flies each month and posting them on the site in the Fly Swaps Section.

This is a great way to improve tying skills and fill your boxes for the next season as well.

Sign up will stay open until we have the swap filled at 12 or October 5th, whichever comes around first.

Here’s my e-mail and snail mail addy.

Ron Eagle Elk
roneagleelk@comcast.net
8717 Whitewood Loop SE
Yelm, WA 98597

1. Mark Ritari - .
2. Anyfish* - Emergers are in.
3. Roadhog* Emergers are in-.
4. Ned and Jane* - Emergers are in.
5. James Mello - .
6. DDS - Emergers are in.

[Shawn MD]

Not sure if it is full yet or not, but would it be a bad idea for this to be a first swap? Especially considering I have just barely started tying? It sounds like a great time, I just would hate to take up a spot from someone who ties better flies.


Shawn

[I 1ur|<0r J00]

:thumb: Sounds fun, I'm in. If there's still room

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Shaw MD and the other guy, your both in, in fact you have the first two slots.

We get raw beginners to some pretty experienced intermediate tiers in this swap, and every one is welcome. Great way to improve your tying skills.

REE

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Looks like Shawn had to drop out due to an out of state commitment. So far it's just my buddy, I 1url<0r J00. C'mon folks, let's fill this puppy up.

REE

[Dylan D]

REE - I can't do it this year due to work commitments, but certainly would if I could. I had a great time and my tying improved dramatically in the last 2 years of this swap.

For anyone considering it, this is a first-class swap, I highly recommend it.

[Mark Ritari]

Im in :thumb:

email: mritari@gmail.com

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Hay Mark,

Welcome aboard. Hopefully this will fill soon. It's been a good swap in the past few years.

REE

[Mulligan]

I'm in Ron.

:beer2: Stephen

stephenmull@hotmail.com

[James St. Clair]

Count me in Ron. Thanks!

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Stclairj,

Glad to have you in this one.

REE

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Hey Folks,

I'm leaving in the morning to go hassle some trout on the Selway and Lochsa. Won't be back till October 1st. See ya when I get back.

REE

[gmbjr]

well i guess this would be great 1st swap for me to get into so count me in. are we needing to post what we're sending in each month so no duplicates or just tying up what we like and sending em in?


Gary
gmbjr@comcast.net

[Anyfish]

Ron:

I had a great time last year. If there is room, I will join in as well.

[roadhog]

hey ron count me in if theres still room. been looking foward to this one for a couple months now!!! gridkid1@yahoo.com thanx roadhog:thumb:

[Ned Wright]

Hello Ron,

I would like to be in if there is still room. Glad to hear that you are out fishing :thumb:

Ned

[Tom Grobelny]

Ron, I got excited when I saw that you are running the marathon fly swap again. I am afraid that I have a lot of things happening in my life right now and I don’t think that I will have the time to do the swap justice.

I had a lot of fun with it last year and learned a ton. For anybody that is new to tying, but afraid that you are not good enough, I received nothing but support from Ron and the other guys last year, learned a lot and received a bunch of really cool flies. If you want to get better at tying and have a bit of time to devote to it I would highly recommend joining. Just look at the title of the swap, BEGINNER/Intermediate Anti-Shack Nasty Marathon Fly Swap.

Thanks again for running the swap last year Ron. I hope I can catch next years.

Tom G

[Calvin1]

If I counted right I'd be the 10th spot. I'd like to join if there's room.

Thanks

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Hey Folks,

Back from Idaho. The fishing was great, several 20 fish days. Weather was beautiful, nice people, great cabin. Who could ask for better? Did manage to slip on a snot rock and mangle my left wrist, but I could still cast and double haul, no problem.

By my count we have 9 signed up for this years swap, still room for one more.

No need to let anyone know what your tying each month, just tie them up and send them in. If a couple people tie the same fly, there are always differences between tiers, maybe you'll learn something new.

Ned and Jane, are you two tag teaming the swap? No problem either way

To all the folks who signed up while I was gone, welcome to the madness.

Now get them scissors snipping, and bobbins spinning, Halloween will be here before ya know it.

REE

[Ned Wright]

Hello Ron,

Glad you guys had fun!

Just me in the swap. Jane is busy swapping on a different board. I should probably change my moniker as she is never on this board.

I can't wait to get going. Just finished my last swap and ready for another.

Hope all is well,
Ned

[davpot]

Hello Ron et al:
Is it too late to get on board? this is searun cutt Dave in Oregon.
Im always a day late........etc.
Thanks
Dave:confused: :confused:

[gmbjr]

ok if it matters to any in the swap im currently tying up my flies and will mail them off this wk prob i hate procrastinating ... if i do itll show hehe

btw im tying bloody mary X (sz 16)

[Ned Wright]

iagree This smiley just seemed appropriate.

I too have gotten a jump on my flies (8 down, 4 to go) so as not to conflict with deer season.

The ironic part is that I too am tying Bloody Mary Bead Heads (sz 12). Well, at least we aren't tying the same size:beer2:

Hope all is well,
Ned

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Dave, Sorry Buddy. We had a cut off date of October 5th.

Guys, your tying 9 flies this month, nymphs. My mail box is feeling lonely out there. Let's fill that pig up.

REE

[Anyfish]

Ron:

I will make up toe tags tonight and ship in the morning. A big ugly bug is coming your way. New pattern for me, so it is not pretty, but it will take fish.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Anyfish,

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If trout think your fly is good enough to eat, who am I top argue.

REE

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Dang, you guys are just too darn quick. I haven't even sent out the "Welcome to the Swap Letter" and already I have Anyfish's flies sitting here, Nice looking nymphs, AnyFish. I may have to copy that one before I ship them out.

REE

[gmbjr]

well my flies go in the mail to ya tomorrow... good thing too i managed to break 2 fingers on myy left hand today at work :eek:
you should get them mon or tues

[Ron Eagle Elk]

gmbjr,

Jeez Dude, what do you do for a living? Whatever it is, I don't want to do it. I hate pain and broke anything hurts.

Let us know how your getting along, Okay. Good work on getting those flies in the mail.

REE

[James Mello]

So I saw that this swap was full, and that another tyier was rejected. But if I can, could I jump on board starting next swap due date? I don't even mind having to do a 2 for 1 on the first swap in....

[DDS]

I would like to get into this if possible.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

gmbjr, Your flies arrived in really good shape. A sturdy fly box like you used and a padded envelope will protect your flies during shipment, and be less expensive.

James and Davpot, I asked the guys about opening the swap up for a couple more. Only got a response from two so far.

DDS, I'll ask, but it's up to those who already signed up.

REE

[James Mello]

gmbjr, Your flies arrived in really good shape. A sturdy fly box like you used and a padded envelope will protect your flies during shipment, and be less expensive.

James and Davpot, I asked the guys about opening the swap up for a couple more. Only got a response from two so far.

DDS, I'll ask, but it's up to those who already signed up.

REE

Will wait for the response :) Hopefully they'll be amenable, but if they aren't and they think I'm a tool, the so be it! :) :) :)

[Mark Ritari]

let james in! :thumb:
and im sending my flies in today

[Calvin1]

I have no problems with additional individuals for the next round. My flies will be in the mail on Monday. They've been tied up and sitting on my desk for a while, just haven't made it down to the post office yet.

[Ned Wright]

Oh crap! I accidentally tied 10 flies! Looks like the swapmeister will have to keep one of them ;)

Mine are going out tomorrow. As mentioned in PM, I am for including the extra tiers even if that means worse odds on the tying contest. Looks like that would mean a bakers dozen each month if I keep accidentally adding one for the swapmeister. :beer2:

Hope all is well,
Ned

[roadhog]

hey ya all i say let them in next month. the more people in, the more flies for me. :rofl: mine are about done and should be in the mail monday the 23rd.
thanx roadhog :thumb: :thumb:

[Ron Eagle Elk]

We have a majority! Davpot, James Mello, and DDS, your in if you still want in. Your first flies will be due November 30th. Welcome to the madness.

REE

[DDS]

Thanks! I appreciate you letting me in. I think you will enjoy my patterns.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Ned (of Ned and Jane fame) your flies arrived yesterday.

REE