[SeattleFarq]

Hey folks,

I do the vast majority of my fishing on the west side (the Snoqualmie forks, Cedar, and Green being my Top 3) and I prefer dry flies over anything else. Now that we're sure we'll be able to fish those rivers at some point this summer, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a swap. I originally suggested limiting the swap to dries, but I've opened it up for broader appeal. Here's my (EDITED) suggestion:

• 5-10 people (I'll commit to running it at 5 and limit it to a max of 10)
• 2 different patterns each. They can be dries, emergers, nymphs, or streamers (dries/emergers preferred!).
• Patterns can be a surprise. Just keep them fairly small (#10 or smaller?) since the focus is west side streams, although I'm not going to be a stickler. If you want to throw in your favorite big one for the Yakima or somewhere else, have at it.
• Deadline of two weeks post-close of the swap.

I've never done one of these before, so let me know if I missed something. All of the pointers above are merely suggestions, so let me know if you have input.

Steve

 

[Philonius]

I'm in!

 

[Bajema]

Sounds fun. I'll join in.

 

[SeattleFarq]

Tell your friends! Two more and we can get started.

 

[SeattleFarq]

Not getting much love here. Two options: 1) I expand the swap to include emergers and/or nymphs to attract more interest, or 2) we do three or four patterns each and I'll run it with just the three of us. What say ye @Bajema and @Philonius ?

 

[Bugsy]

Not getting much love here. Two options: 1) I expand the swap to include emergers and/or nymphs to attract more interest, or 2) we do three or four patterns each and I'll run it with just the three of us. What say ye @Bajema and @Philonius ?

(1) You posted the first weekend of June, a time that may be competition with graduation celebrations and other post-"school's out" family outings.
(2) Also, you're still new around here, and some potential swappers might be hesitant about working with an unknown swapmeister.

You're not asking me, but I'd give it a bit more time before closing it.

 

[SeattleFarq]

@bugsby Thanks. I didn't think about the end of school element. Generally speaking, I didn't know what to expect as far as a timeline for getting a group together. I'll be more patient!

 

[Philonius]

I'd suggest keeping it open a bit longer too. The fact that you're new means nothing to me; maybe because I'm kind of a newbie myself, but mostly because..... so what?
Opening the swap to other categories might help. even though dries are the bread and butter of westside creeks, sometimes it takes more. I need to tie up some attractors, and was thinking of cheating and contributing something that bends the rules a bit.
Whatever works out; I'm OK.

 

[SeattleFarq]

Whatever works out; I'm OK.

Sounds good! I changed the initial post to include emergers and nymphs. I'll give it some more time to see if we can get a few more people.

 

[SeattleFarq]

I changed the initial post to include emergers and nymphs.

...and streamers, just to cover all the bases.

 

[john gates]

In in in

 

[john gates]

Is this going down my fellow feather fur and foam Smith's?

 

[Philonius]

I haven't heard anything, but don't see why we couldn't do it even if it's a small group.

 

[SeattleFarq]

I haven't heard anything, but don't see why we couldn't do it even if it's a small group.

Hey guys. Sorry for the lack of updates. Its been a busy couple of weeks. Want to get this going with who we have now? If so, 2 or 3 patterns? I'm flexible on due dates. Let me know!

 

[Bajema]

I'm fine with doing this with just a few people. 2 or three patterns sounds fine.

 

[Philonius]

By my count there are four of us. Might as well live it up and go with three patterns. That's only nine flies beyond what you'd keep for yourself. I can manage that in a few weeks.

 

[SeattleFarq]

Alrighty. Here are the final instructions:

1. 3 Patterns x 2 flies of each pattern = 18 total flies sent/received
2. Flies can be of any type, with dry flies preferred (target water is west side rivers and streams)
3. Due date: July 8th

Participants:
1. @SeattleFarq
2. @Bajema
3. @Philonius
4. @john gates

 

[Bajema]

So a total of 9 flies of each pattern for a total of 27 flies?

Sounds good.

 

[SeattleFarq]

So a total of 9 flies of each pattern for a total of 27 flies?

Sounds good.

Oops. I guess that was confusing. I meant one fly for each of the three patterns (so in total you would tie 3 of each fly). Multiples of each fly would be great, but 27 seems like a lot. Let's do two of each instead (that makes for 18 flies). I'll change the instructions.

 

[john gates]

I register. I will do my best.