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Golden Beetle's: INVITE ONLY fly swap

Johnny Utah said:
Why not tie the beetle bomber?!?! or that alpaca jackal thing.
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Listen up, you monkey.

I reserved a spot for you.

You in?

I may not like you.

But this isn't about friendship.

So...

You in or not?

If not, take your comments and post em where they belong...

TRI STATE ON THE FLY.
 
golden beetle said:
Here's another picture of the fly I just tied.

Come on, folks. How about some opinions of this creation of Beetle's...

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Did you tie one of these on a hook?
 
G Lech said:
When's the youtube video coming out?
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Here's a video of Davie McPhail...

I'm tying this fly for the swap.

And I will do a good job with it.

I have the whole week off from work.

So I will practice.

All week.

While I work on my book.

Here's my personal friend, Davie, tying this shit up...

You don't think we're friends?

Shit.

You don't know the extent of Beetle's reach.

Fredy does... And he appreciates...

The extent of Beetle's reach...

Around.

 
beetle this swap lack structure if your going to host it you need to let everyone know what the hell is going on and when and where to send the flies
 
Trout Fever said:
beetle this swap lack structure if your going to host it you need to let everyone know what the hell is going on and when and where to send the flies
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Listen up, douche bag.

This swap gonna lack structure until February 29.

Fuck off. I don't want your fuckin flies anyway.
 
TF,

Beetle is an incompetent asshole. Haven't you realized this yet?

He has the same schedule as a third grader.

That list he put together,

is just a list of the men he's hot for, in order

be glad you have been taken off
 
emoussa said:
TF,

Beetle is an incompetent asshole. Haven't you realized this yet?

He has the same schedule as a third grader.
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He has got everything under control. He emailed me his itinerary.



Golden Beetles To Do List for fly swap

Remind myself to make To Do List (done)
Create To Do List (done)
Check off first two items on To Do List (done)
Acknowledge that you have already accomplished three items on To Do List (done)
Reward self with fishing trip (in progress)
 
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Well there has been a lot of talk of fly swaps but none has been held this year on this board and it's time to get one started and going. This swap will be for your favorite spring pattern. It can be dry's, wet flies, streamers, emergers and so on. Long as it's your favorite fly to use in spring, Sign-up will be now through Wednesday February 29, 2012. The swap is open to the first thirteen tyers that sign up and no more. If the swap is completely full then every tyers has to tye a total of 12 flies and will receive 12 different flies in return. Flies are to be completed and sent to my home address no later than March 30, 2012. If everyone completes their flies sooner and I have every ones flies, then I will sort them and mail them out to all. I will provide my Home address to all after the sign-up deadline or the swap fills sooner. When Signing up, please let me know what pattern that you will be tying. If your not sure at the time of sign-up then please let me know as soon as possible. This swap is open to all tyers of all levels, so beginners do not be afraid to join. Swaps are fun and as I always said a learning experience to all.

Okay with that being said and rules applied, In the swap so far are the following tyers:

1) Andy Brasko - Tying the Blue Dun Wet Fly
2) pitbull - Tying The Usual
3) Trout Fever - TBD
4) tomk6251 - TBD
5) AKSkim - Tying the Yellow Stimulator

---------- Post added at 10:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:20 PM ----------

I have cut and pasted A Brasko Fly Tyer's Rules and Regulations.

They have been adopted as the official Rules and Regulations of the Beetle Swap.

We already have our tyers.

And the list of Tyers included above -- it is actually the list of tyers who are NOT TYING for the BEETLE SWAP...
 
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Attention all tyers!

A Brasko Fly Tyer and AKSkim have defected from the Beetle Swap!

Because of A Brasko Fly Tyer's act of mutiny, he will henceforth be referred to by the name...

Andy B.

Playin fly swap hardball.
 
tomfly said:
you keep changing the list am I in or out?
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Let me check my list.

Also, have you submitted a picture of your fly to the board for my review?

If not, please submit a photo of the fly immediately.

After that, I will inform you of whether you are in or out of the swap.

Finally, if Johnny Utah agrees to join the swap at any time prior to February 29, you are out without notice.
 
tomfly said:
you keep changing the list am I in or out?
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Tom, You're IN the OUT list. Wait, nope, it was just updated, your OUT of the IN list. I'm stuck in a revolving door and can't get out, or in, or out. Tom
 
golden beetle said:
1. Andy Brasko - OUT
2. Allen Landheer
3. Simms
4. Brk Trt
5. Trico Mike
6. AK Skim - OUT
7. Trout Fever - OUT
8. G Lech (he can tie!!!)
9. Tomfly (inventor of the cased caddis)
10. Big Jake
11. Ronbo
12. Lynch
13. Tomk6251 - OUT
14. Golden Beetle
15. Rusty Spinner

A big swap, no doubt.

But you wouldn't expect anything less from the Beetle, would you?

Propose your flies.

You have until February 29 -- plenty of time to think and start tying if you choose.

Valla, Grobert and Johnny Utah are still wanted.

But this is the final list, pending word from those three.

NOBODY WILL BE BUMPED FROM THE LIST. NO WAY.

It will be a big swap...

But I want it to be.

The definitive NEFF fly swap.
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A few decided to quit.

A clash of egos developed over who could organize the better fly swap.

That's the truth.

Look at the list above.

And try hard to figure it out.

But the list of tyers is above, and it is stronger than ever.

It is a solid group of 12. And you will get a few bonus flies for participating. A buddy of mine is sending some flies over on Monday that I will distribute.

Announce your flies whenever you're ready.
 
I just heard from Beatle. Another rule for the fly swap. Pick you favorite fly, using your right hand. Now put it in your left hand. Swap over...
 
golden beetle said:
A few decided to quit.
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Andy/AK/TF - I don't know about you folks, but I didn't quit this fly swap. The Beatle offered, and I accepted. Then I was told that I was OUT! Sounds like the Beatle renegged on his offer.

If you all agree, I propose that we begin a class action suit against the Beatle. I also propose that we hire John to represent us. Yes, yes, I know what you're thinking - isn't John and the Beatle one and the same? Yes, they are one, but they are not the same. If you have met John in person, he is a quiet, mild-mannered gentleman. Whereas the Beatle, well, he's the Beatle, a legend in his own mind.

If this goes to court, we will have an advantage, since the Beatle will never see John coming. And, once he does, he will have no clue how to defend himself, against himself. At that point he will graciously offer to settle out of court, probably at Killkenny's Pub.
 
After much internal debating, this is the fly I decided to tie or the swap.

I want to tie a fly that is a productive spring steelhead streamer. The decision was between this fly and a chartreuse and green finn raccoon style streamer. I opted for this fly because I assume everyone's fly box is already filled with a million different green streamer type patterns, so why not mix it up?

I was introduced to this pattern last spring when I ran into fellow forum member Tkhour on the Douglaston. He purchased this fly at Melinda's and was doing quite well with it. I took a few pictures of it, went up to Melinda's and purchased my own and have tied several since. This pattern falls more in the streamer category than "spey" fly, as with the marabou, it's a touch bulkier when wet and is better suited for polyleader sinking tips than a full floater setup.

Here is what the pattern consists of.

Daiichi Alec Jackson Spey hook, 2051 black, size 5
Fl. Pink micro ultra chenille butt.
silver braid body
Palmered white marabou (2-3 wraps)
counter palmered small silver wire
3-4 strands of blue holographic flashibou on each side of body
wrapped Silver Doctor Blue Guinea feather
Overlain Natural Barred mallard flank.

As i am not a speedy tier, it takes me about 15-20 minutes per fly.

When the fly is in your fly box, it's kind of all over the place because of the marabou. Once it hits the water and is in the current, it is one of the sleekest baitfish patterns I have seen.

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A Brasko Fly Tyer said:
GB:

How many flies and when is the dead line to have them completed????????
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We got 12 tyers right now.

But if you want in, that's 13.

Tyers will declare their patterns by February 29.

As to when they are due, I really am not concerned with imposing much structure on this group of skilled tyers.

Let's say March 30?

Give or take a few days?

Flies always arrive late anyway.

And it isn't a big deal.
 
Okay Trout Hugger, I will tye, but if I get any funny bussiness then I do know a few people who will choke you for me. :rofl:
 
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