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    The Ark Swap - my first fly swap on this site

    I've got info from the 3 tyers whose work I haven't had the pleasure of seeing yet. All will get their flies in the mail my no later than Monday, April 10th. I want to thank you for your patience and I'll turn those flies around and get them out in the mail to you all. From the patterns so...
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    The Ark Swap - my first fly swap on this site

    Those darn aliens!:eek: What happens now? I'm sorry that you have this problem. I usually bring fresh apples for the ponies! :rolleyes: Just let me know what you decide about the swap. Kim
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    The Ark Swap - my first fly swap on this site

    Today's the 3rd (due date for the flies). I am waiting for 3 more to clear the mails and I'll get them divided and back out to you all. I thank you for your patience, Kim
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    What's in your vise?

    I could very well picture that tied a bit smaller with some orange McFly foam for a yolk tied on. Kim
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    The Ark Swap - my first fly swap on this site

    I gotta say that Wayne and Gary have given this swap a fine start! I can't wait to see the rest of the flies coming in! Kim
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    Table Scrap Challenge

    I usually get a bottle of wine, relax, and just grab something and see how things go together! I find the best outcomes are when I'm not wearing my glasses! Kim
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    Beginner trying to find a spot

    Sorry I ignored the beer question. It so happens that a couple of the wineries (there's one on the northern tip of Seneca Lake where you simply walk 5 feet from the wine tasting to the beer tasting room! there are also a couple cideries where the distilled liquor and cider tasting areas are...
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    Beginner trying to find a spot

    That's 3 wine trails NOT a 3-wine trail!🥴
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    Beginner trying to find a spot

    I've got several fine warm and cold-water spots along with3 wine trails within an hour or so drive from my house. But since I'm from central NY it would be a bit of a drive for most of you! Not much for saltwater fishers but since 10 percent of ALL the world's freshwater passes a couple...
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    Fly fishing mentor

    Check out the swaps I'm starting to host on this site. My swaps are open to all level/experienced tyers. I've been tying for over 50 years and hosting fly swaps on various sites for going on 12 years now. Help I can provide to newer tyers include: providing a selection of fly patterns...
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    The Ark Swap - my first fly swap on this site

    We now have 9 total in this swap. Thank you all! Don't worry about the "2 minute" part of this swap! All you need do is get out a 2023 calendar and use that as your timing devise! That's how do it;) ! Kim
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    New Fly Swap on the Books!

    Sorry for the late reply. Registration closes on March 3rd and flies are due in by April 3rd. We now have 3 openings left in the swap and registration closes on March 3rd. Let me know on the swap thread if you decide to join in the fun! Kim
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    The Ark Swap - my first fly swap on this site

    Thanks for trying to cover for me, but, I am retired and normally check my fly tying/swaps sites at least once daily. But. as I said, I was called out to take care of my drinking buddy. An update, he had a 105 fever 2 nights ago, started meds yesterday and today he was much nearer normal...
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    The Ark Swap - my first fly swap on this site

    Nope! Besides, the way I drive I'd be a "run into!". I have a little drinking buddy that just turned one and he's been sick. His grandfather is my sig other's brother. He and his wife both work and got this little guy at 2 1/2 months with 2 broken legs, 3 broken ribs and fluid around c3/c4...
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