Author Topic: Ice Fly Swap (Read 4195 times)

Fishking83 · « **on:** Dec 25, 2010, 10:44 PM »

I have participated in these on a site for salmon/steelhead so I thought I would try it here.

What: A fly swap among ice fishermen...because it's fun! You'll get 12 different great flies back from fellow I.S. members

When: Due January 9, 2011 (have it posted by that date).

Who: First 13 people to respond with all tyers welcome...experts and beginners... I've heard alot of great things about wax worms and a-bombs flies so I will leave a spot open for them if they would like to join.

a) Tie 12 of the exact same pattern ice flies. Great chance to 'nail' that tough tying pattern you've always wanted to master
b) put a small paper toetag on each fly hook with your name
c) mail them to Me, in a small protective container like an Altoids tin or similar, by the due date along with return self-addressed envelope.The Post Office sells perfect envelopes that are great for the swap. They cost .39 cents. I usually have the postman weight my two envelopes and Altoids tin and he puts the postage on. I just buy $2.00 in stamps to cover the return envelope.
d) I will sort all the flies into 13 groups of everyone's unique fly
e) I mail them back to you in the same container you sent your flies in
f) you get 12 great new flies

wax_worm · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 25, 2010, 11:18 PM »

I'm in if you can get 11 or 12 others to do it.

Fishking83 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 05:01 AM »

I'm obviously in, we need 11 others. Come on guys this would be a good opportunity to get some new ideas on flies to tie.

saltwaterchangedme · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 06:05 AM »

I am really interested in this. But I am just a rookie. My flies are no "A-bombs" I can tell you that. I am in if there it comes down to needing one more guy.

#1 ice fisssher in IN · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 07:47 AM »

I'm in also . My 12 will ready to go by the end of the week . I have a question if 13 people are doing it why only get 12 flies should be 13. So you should make 13 flies.

FWFeecherman · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 08:14 AM »

Im in. Question though....... do they have to be true flys? or can they big jigs for ice fishing? I tie a little of both sometimes. For example I often like to put some polar flash or krystal flash on a tear drop I paint. Would that be considered part of the swap or not? I am in either way.

Tight Lines and Screamin Drags to Ya!!!!!

portageredneck · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 09:20 AM »

i can barely tie my boots let alone a fly...but if wax or abomb has a few to spare they can pm me and i'll gladly purchase a couple...don

Fishking83 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 10:17 PM »

You only make 12 because you do not make a fly for yourself. You send out 12 and get 12 back. Not as good of a response as I had hoped for. Lets let this go a few more days and see if anyone else seems interested.

wax_worm · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 10:31 PM »

You may want to shelve the idea until next November. Right now, alot of guys are fishing in their spare time and not tying flies. I tie most of mine in October and November while waiting for the ice. When the ice comes I want to fish, not tie flies. Like I said, if you get 13 people, I'm in.

A- bomb · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 26, 2010, 10:35 PM »

im in

icemantwo · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 08:25 PM »

I'm in.

gruntngrin · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 08:30 PM »

Ill play but abomb showed me how to make mine. Guess I may have to try my new ones.

101HoosierPerchin · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 12:32 PM »

Sounds like a good idea. Count me in. 8)

ghosttown · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 02:22 PM »

Im in.

Fishking83 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 08:29 PM »

OK we will stop it at 10 people. Tie up 9 flies and have them in the mail by January 9th. You will not need to send a fly for yourself so just tie up the 9, unless anyone feels like sending me extra for doing all the sorting and running them back to the post office.

. I will PM all of you with my address. Dont forget to send something to put your flies in when I mail them back and please make sure you have enough postage to get them back to you.

1. Fishking83
2. Waxworm
3. Saltwaterchanged me
4. #1 ice fisher in IN.
5. FWfeecherman
6. A-bomb
7. Ice man two
8. Gruntngrin
9. 101 Hoosier perchin
10. Ghost town.

#1 ice fisssher in IN · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 09:46 PM »

Quote from: wax_worm on Dec 26, 2010, 10:31 PM

You may want to shelve the idea until next November. Right now, alot of guys are fishing in their spare time and not tying flies. I tie most of mine in October and November while waiting for the ice. When the ice comes I want to fish, not tie flies. Like I said, if you get 13 people, I'm in.

Wax we should all do it again next year ? Maybe we will get more people . I know that people come up with new thing to try every year.

Fishking83 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 10:02 PM »

I will do this again next year before the season starts. When guys have the itch but there is no ice yet it can give them something to do. November is a good time to be on the river chasing steelhead, I think that July is a great time to tie flies.

I'm having problems with downloading pics to my computer otherwise I would post the pics of the flies to help others see our ideas.

Ericjeeper · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 04, 2011, 09:10 AM »

I reckon I am to late. I have spent countless hours developing a lure that will maintain a horizontal position,and yet when flutter jigged only the head will move. Ok I got lucky on my fourth attempt.

FWFeecherman · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 04, 2011, 11:48 AM »

I'll be glad to field test it for you.....

#1 ice fisssher in IN · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 04, 2011, 12:23 PM »

;DYou don't get out enough to field test them but i do >

Fishking83 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 04, 2011, 02:30 PM »

#1 ice fisher I got your flies yesterday. Thanks for getting them in quickly. Everyone else please have them in the mail by the date posted. Havent tied mine up yet but I will do so in the next couple days.

jgj · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 04, 2011, 10:05 PM »

LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU DO YOUR NEXT SWAP NEW TO ICE FISHING BUT LIKE TO TIE FLIES

gruntngrin · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 05, 2011, 06:43 PM »

In the mailbox tonight

duckmanj · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 05, 2011, 07:02 PM »

i would but i dont make flies i make deer hair jigs for walleye fishing mainly use in spring and summer

swisscheez · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 05, 2011, 08:08 PM »

Just for off the water and read your post. Sounds fun i tie floss and lace flies although u don't paint hard bodies or use tungsten beads. It would be nice to see other creations and ideas. Maybe I'm lucky13?

Fishking83 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 05, 2011, 09:01 PM »

jgj and swisscheese I would like to let you in but I already have some of the flies here and others already have them in the mail. Would not be fair to the others as we would be short if anybody else were to get in. If guys seem to like this and want to do another you can get in on the next one.

jgj · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 06, 2011, 08:14 AM »

THATS FINE JUST LET ME KNOW WHEN THANKS

FWFeecherman · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 06, 2011, 08:32 AM »

Mailed mine today.......Tight Lines and Screamin Drags to Ya!!!!!!

A- bomb · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 06, 2011, 04:24 PM »

sent mine UPS today!

saltwaterchangedme · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 06, 2011, 08:55 PM »

Mine are on their way USPS today.

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Author Topic: Ice Fly Swap (Read 4195 times)

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