It's a while since we have done one for a good cause and it's not a bad way to while away a few hours on winter's evening tying a few flies.
It's also a good way for we, as a well respected online wild fishing community, without doubt Scotland's absolute finest ned-free site, :8) to give a little back by supporting a worthy fishing related cause.
So I would suggest this:
I will donate a brand new, Caimore waterproof viewable, double sided slit-foam box that holds 170 flies (10 rows of 17).
170 flies is far too much for such a small box, so I would suggest 8 flies / row, making a grand total of 80 flies.
The box is neat 4 ¼" x 3" x 1 ½ " and fits into a shirt pocket
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If we can get 16 members to tie 5 flies each, their choice, that would do it.
So, who's up for it? 5 flies – all the same, all different - your choice!
I'll start with 5 Naomi variations must-have killers for burn, river and loch.
And the good cause? Well, I'm open to suggestions, but I'd suggest The Esk Rivers Trust – not for their work on posh salmon rivers, more for their action and great effort on the waters the ordinary working man fishes. The Wee Bervie and The Little Lunan. Both 5 quid a day venues, run by local clubs.
What do you reckon? Just 5 Flies each! :8)
Tiers So Far
1. admin - 5 Naomi variants ***
2. guest - top five from 2012 ***
3. Malcolm - 5 clyde style wets. ***
4. sewin007 - 5 Muddlers ***
5. Mike Connor - 5 x tadpoles ***
6. Inchlaggan - 5 traditional Loch Wets- with wings ***
7. bushy palmer - Five cdc upwings ***
8. garryh -- five black half hogs + 5 olive half hogs ***
9. Alan - 5 deergravey finest DHS's ***
10. Scotfly - 5 Streaking Caddis ***
11. Keithfish - 5 loch wets claret, ***
12. Highlander - 5 traditional dries. ***
13. Roobarb - five Hecla's Grouse ***
14. Hopper - 5 Loch Lee Dabblers ***
15. Robbie 5 Blue Zulu's ***
Thanks Andy.
I'll do 5 clyde style wets.
Good man Malcolm
Can I offer 5 flies, river or Loch?
Quote from: sewin007 on October 27, 2012, 04:46:18 PM
Can I offer 5 flies, river or Loch?
That would be great thanks - you choose what.
OK, put me down for five. I will need your postal address.
thanks Mike. I'll PM you my address. :8)
5 muddlers, can you send me postal address
PM coming thanks
Put me down for 5 PR's- only kidding- but you are going to get traditional Loch Wets- with wings!
And I'll up the ante by adding a handmade 4 1/2 x 3 x 1" double sided, hand made, foam lined, wooden fly box.
Choice of woods is limited but up to the bidder, as is design (within limits!).
EDIT- On reflection, this option has been removed.
Thanks Ken, nowt wrong with traditional Loch Wets- with wings! :D
OK. Done, in the post on Monday.
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A tadpole pattern.
Hook size 8. Whatever pattern suits you.
Thread. Black
Tail: Black Arctic fox with green holographic crystal flash on top
Body : Black chenille wound "chubby"
Hackle : Black hen ( for a bit more movement, the flies work better with than without).
Stick me down for five
Thanks Brian. :D
five black half hogs ,already done .where do i send to?
Garry
Five cdc upwings en-route if you'll give me your address Fred.
You guys are the best ............ pm on its way :D
as long as deergravy does not mind ... :lol:
I'll stick you down. :8)
Not been about much lately or tying much either. So a good cause seems as good a way as any to get back into the swing of things.
Put me down for 5 Streaking Caddis, a Scandinavian pattern I'm quite keen on.
Thanks Dennis, knew you would never let us down ................. :8)
5 x Naomi variants done :8)
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I will do 5 loch wets claret, may have wings may not, let me know where to send.
Thanks Keith :D
I'll do 5 traditional dries. Never let it be said Highlander only fishes winged wets.
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Good man Alan :D
Thanks Andy :D
Just as soon as you can, but yesterday would be OK. :lol:
That's why I thought of just 5 / person. It is not too demanding of time as well as allowing more members to take part.
The PR's will be posted Thursday, its the only day I'm let out of the Glen, damn this ankle tag.....
Quote from: guest on October 28, 2012, 06:47:33 PM
If the deadline is too soon I may have to withdraw - kitchen getting fitted so I have no space to work for a while
Don't worry, no great rush :D
Hi Fred just back from a weekend away with her who I must be obey and just seen this post if you want i will do some of those Loch Lee dabblers you tried to snatch from my box
Good stuff Eric. 5 x Loch Lee Dabblers please - I have added you.
PM me your address will get them done tomorrow night
Fred, only just spotted this thread, I could tie up some Blue Zulu's if you want.
I'm not sure how much access Fred has at the moment Robbie but that would be great. I'll add you to the list
Quote from: Robbie on October 29, 2012, 01:26:28 PM
Fred, only just spotted this thread, I could tie up some Blue Zulu's if you want.
thanks Robbie
5 muddlers posted today.
Ditto
L.L.D. posted
Don't tie myself but pm your adress an ill post a few ..brother ties for fly guild so got tons :makefun
My flees have been delivered, I have also revised my offer to make a fly box to the winning bidder's design- only because this would delay the deliver of the completed lot and the with the speed at which this auction is proceeding that would constitute and unnecessary delay.
There is now a box of mine in Admin's steely grasp- he'll advise you of his intentions I am sure.
The flies will be tied this weekend and posted soon as.
Can I have an address to send them to Fred.
5 of these ready for posting. Sorry the pictures not great, I forgot to set the white balance! :roll:
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I have my flies ready to go. I decided to change my selection from 5 Clyde style flies to 5 favourite Clyde flies which I think have got more chance of getting used. Could I have anaddress please
Thanks
Excellent stuff gentlemen. The generosity and dedication of our members never ceases to amaze me. :D
Fred, just noticed this thread-is your box now full? Let me know if you still have space.cheers, Tom.
I have received most of your flies and I must say I am impressed with the standard of tying.
You guys really are the best!
All the flies received are marked *** in the list of tiers names in the first post of the thread.
No great rush for the others, just when you can please.
Just noticed this thread :( I normally just browse this forum now and again but if its not too late wouldn't mind contributing. If theres still time I'll knock up some Dhe or klinks tomorrow. Let me know cheers, Scott
Just an update on this. It has not been forgotten. With my moving, having to count the vast amount of money I got etc :lol: it has been delayed and I am still waiting on a few batches of flies to arrive. There is no rush anyway. Good things are better savoured slowly. :D
By the way, thanks to all the members who offered additional flies. I think we probably have enough to fill the box, but will keep that option open if it's OK with you. :D
Thanks to all those who sent flies and thanks to Ken for the great box. I got most of the flies promised, but must now close this as we obviously can't wait forever. It has already been delayed too long. We have enough flies anyway. :D I'll close this thread now, get the flies sorted out and take it from there. Thanks once again to all those who took the trouble to support this, to tie and send their flies.
The fly auction is now running and going very well on the appropriate member's board. The generosity and dedication of our members never ceases to amaze me. Good stuff gentlemen! :8)
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