New Years Fly Swap

[Andy B]

Hi Everyone:

I received two set of flies:

One set on Tuesday by Troutfever, nice job done on the flies. These will catch fish and I will surely fish them. I feel others will like them and fish with them as well. I can see that you really are giving it your best. I hope you continaue down this path,

One set today from KennebecRiver Rat , First off nicely tied flies and I am always amazed how sparse tyed flies really catch fish. Vey nice job and my hats off to you


1) Andy B tying The Lead Wing Coachman ---- Completed
2) draku007 Tying a Polish Woven Nymph ---- Received
3) Broadheadscreek Tying Henry's Fork Caddis
4) trico mike Tying Arndilly Hairwing ---- Received
5) BRK TRT Tying Ausable Bomber ---- Recieved
6) brough Tying Biot CDC Olive ----- Received
7) Bobby_Wilds Tying Rainbow Warrior or Zebra Midge or Usual
8) KennebecRiver Rat Tying a Synthetic Fly for Salt Water Species ---- Received
9) AKSkim Tying The Terry Sulpher Cripple
10) Ronbo Tying TBD
11) Golden Beetle Tying The Elk Hair Caddis
12) Troutfever Tying a Light Cahill Dry Fly ---- Received

[golden beetle]

Ok, so I didn't want to send out poor quality flies, Andy B, so I ordered a dozen caddis from Orvis and had them shipped to your address.

They looked pretty good on the Internet, and I'm sure you all will be happy with them.

[Trout Fever]

beetle are you for real lol flyshack is cheaper!! lol

[Andy B]

GB, time to put it to you straight. As previously stated we all have been in your shoes far as a newbie tyer, Some of us (Myself) included did not want to show any of my flies. Then I became a Guild member and was terrified that my skill were not good enough to be around that class of tyers. Boy was I wrong, they encouraged me, helped me grow and then aided in getting my tying level up to higher ranks. I also studied classic winged wet fly techniques and was a follower of Don Bastain for the longest time. I broke away from that mold and have developed my own style and looks. I am no longer Don's number one protege. I am now just Andy Brasko a true classic wet fly tyer and angler. I have been fishing wet flies for 20 years and love them and study all about them. My point here you will never get better unless you practice, join swaps and get your flies out on the internet and take constructive critisim when asked for by you. I am a little disappointed with the flies because I wanted to see your work, and do not give a damb how they look. What mattered is that you tried, probably learned and did the best you can. When I look at newbies now adays I think of Trout Fever who knows he needs and wants to improve and takes all the constructive input he can to get better. Tying is not how beautiful your fly looks, it's about tying flies to catch fish and staying connected to fly fishing during those long winter months. It's a relaxation and a hobby. Actually it's what you make of it. If you hate or dislike tying that's fine because at least you gave it a try. But if you give up on it you may never know the joy's of the hobby, sport and art. Do as you feel, but the only one your hurting inb this case is yourself and allowing your foolish pride to get in the way.

Respectfully
Andy Brasko

[trico mike]

Well put Andy well put. I still don't like the way my flies come out but thats what keeps us all practicing and getting better. Beetle all the bs aside you should sit down and tie your caddis and send them in. Nobody's flies are perfect the fact that you tried is all that matters.

[Trout Fever]

he is just a school girl looking for the quarterback

[gadfly]

Do you guys believe in the Easter bunny too?

I'm just waiting for the Beetle to start doing Elvis impressions and challenging women to wrestling matches....

[golden beetle]

Ok. My flies will be in the mail tomorrow.

I give my word on that.

And my word is, as they say, bond.

[Broadheadscreek]

Ok. My flies will be in the mail tomorrow.

I give my word on that.

And my word is, as they say, bond.

I hope you do GB it's nice to get a box of flys you know everyone worked hard tye. Makes it all worth the while. And as Andy said and I will echo tying for this swap will give you the practice and make you more confident in the future when you go to tye for another swap or yourself for that matter. Can't wait to see them!

---------- Post added at 08:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:29 PM ----------

My flies are done Andy . Is it ok to bring them this weekend and give them to you?

[Andy B]

Hi Allen:

Yes I will see you at fly fest. Sure just give me the flies long with your mailing address. Don't know where I am tying at yet, how about you any clue?????

[Broadheadscreek]

Great what I'll do is just bring them in a mailer addressed and ready to go thank you!

Not sure yet Andy but my guess would be try to get there early by the looks of the tyer list . Theres going to be a lot of people there for sure they may have to open the other building.

[Broadheadscreek]

Sorry you didn't make it to Fly Fest Andy.. I put my swap flies in the mail today.