Western Conclave

wrote...
I checked the TroutFlies.com web page and I think that the logic of
"getting what you pay for" is sound. My panic question is, I roughly
counted almost 100 fly patterns on the list for the "Western Clave
2005". Let's see, 100 patterns times 3 sizes times 6 each = 1800
flies. I guess I won't be able to work much between now and then.
Seriously, is there a more reasonable (pared down) list? Thanks in
advance.

Buy/tie the most important and basics and then buy/tie whatever you
don't have when you get here. Caddis, stones, pheasant tails, zug bugs,
princes, hare's ears, etc etc are essential. Blue spotted ass caddis
emergers in size 19 you can probably do without. ;-)
--
Warren
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Hi Bones,
Excellent website troutflies.com.
I need help with mine: guysflies.com...no flies yet.
G


though I would like seeing you purchase 1800 bugs it's not really
necessary :-) The list is a guide, granted a rather large one. Pick
ones that you like...people are coming from all over the place and
some don't like Goddard Caddis but do like Elk Hair style Caddis, some
prefer Stimulators over Bullet Heads and visa versa. It's a "wine
list" of patterns, you decide what varietals you like :-)
Keep in mind that you will need some of each of the patterns that will
represent; Caddis, Stoneflies, Mays, Attractors and some
terrestrials. Two to three patterns of each in maybe three sizes
would be about 60 to 100 bugs. You will spend more, in orders of
magnitude, on gas :-)
If you or anyone else has a question or six, drop me a note.
Harry Mason
www.Troutflies.com

wrote...
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If you or anyone else has a question or six, drop me a note.

Or ask Harry to bring his mobile shop and buy when you get there as
needed. Harry has to spend a lot of time with his SO, but *she* is
always up for him making some money. BSEG
--
Warren
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"bruiser" wrote...
Nice to hear from you Warren! I've been tying flies for the Madison.

Nice to hear from you, too! Glad to hear you have been tying flies for
the clave; I may need to borrow some this year. g I wish I could
report that I have been fishing and tying a ton, but life has kept me
busier than I care to be right now. RW's advice about "planning now for
your future" finally seemed to have taken root..... :-|

Drop me an email or get ahold of me on the bulltin board at
www.flyanglersonline.com if you need anything.
--
Warren
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Clave Information:
http://www.geocities.com/troutbum_mt...nConclave.html

Warren wrote:
wrote...
I checked the TroutFlies.com web page and I think that the logic of
"getting what you pay for" is sound. My panic question is, I
roughly
counted almost 100 fly patterns on the list for the "Western Clave
2005". Let's see, 100 patterns times 3 sizes times 6 each = 1800
flies. I guess I won't be able to work much between now and then.
Seriously, is there a more reasonable (pared down) list? Thanks in
advance.

Buy/tie the most important and basics and then buy/tie whatever you
don't have when you get here. Caddis, stones, pheasant tails, zug
bugs,
princes, hare's ears, etc etc are essential. Blue spotted ass caddis

emergers in size 19 you can probably do without. ;-)
--
Warren
email me using troutbum_mt(insert at symbol)yahoo.com
Clave Information:
http://www.geocities.com/troutbum_mt...nConclave.html

Oh pushaw! I just tied 4 dozen Blue Spotted Ass Caddis emergers.
Actually 1 dozen BSAC emergers, 1 dozen BSAC duns, 1 dozen BSAC
spinners, and 1 nymph stage. ;-)
I appreciate you keeping me in line. I will look again at
Troutflies.com to add to my flybox.

"bones" wrote in message
though I would like seeing you purchase 1800 bugs it's not really
necessary :-) The list is a guide, granted a rather large one. Pick
ones that you like...people are coming from all over the place and
some don't like Goddard Caddis but do like Elk Hair style Caddis, some
prefer Stimulators over Bullet Heads and visa versa. It's a "wine
list" of patterns, you decide what varietals you like :-)
Keep in mind that you will need some of each of the patterns that will
represent; Caddis, Stoneflies, Mays, Attractors and some
terrestrials. Two to three patterns of each in maybe three sizes
would be about 60 to 100 bugs. You will spend more, in orders of
magnitude, on gas :-)
If you or anyone else has a question or six, drop me a note.
Harry Mason
www.Troutflies.com

IJ suggests--for us non tiers why don"t you make up a package deal of
three of each of eight most needed flies---
I'll send check tomorrow.

Gene,

You'll REALLY need the BSAC cripple! Sizes 4 to 20 in brown, tan, light
olive, and mottled.

Seriously, though, buy anything you don't tie from Harry at
routflies.com - flies at the shops in Montana are nice but Harry's are
nicer and far less expensive.

bruce h

And don't forget the Purina Caddis.

On Wed, 09 Mar 2005 12:41:39 GMT, "Joe McIntosh"
wrote:


"bones" wrote in message
though I would like seeing you purchase 1800 bugs it's not really
necessary :-) The list is a guide, granted a rather large one. Pick
ones that you like...people are coming from all over the place and
some don't like Goddard Caddis but do like Elk Hair style Caddis, some
prefer Stimulators over Bullet Heads and visa versa. It's a "wine
list" of patterns, you decide what varietals you like :-)
Keep in mind that you will need some of each of the patterns that will
represent; Caddis, Stoneflies, Mays, Attractors and some
terrestrials. Two to three patterns of each in maybe three sizes
would be about 60 to 100 bugs. You will spend more, in orders of
magnitude, on gas :-)
If you or anyone else has a question or six, drop me a note.
Harry Mason
www.Troutflies.com

IJ suggests--for us non tiers why don"t you make up a package deal of
three of each of eight most needed flies---
I'll send check tomorrow.

I can do that... one for dries and one for nymphs...that's the
ticket:-)
Harry Mason
www.Troutflies.com

"Guy Thornberg" wrote in message
...
Yes, The wife...
I will tri-pod her in the river in the morning and check on her at dusk.
Oh
man, hope she doesn't read this...I could die a slow death. Where are you
staying? Slide Inn I hope.
Guy



Don't know yet. I'm still looking...

Danl

Danl wrote:
"Guy Thornberg" wrote:
... Where are you
staying? Slide Inn I hope.

Don't know yet. I'm still looking...


I read somewhere in this thread that the Maryland
contingent plans to stay at Rainbow Ranch Lodge.

http://www.rainbowranch.com/

Excellent choice, in my not so humble opinion.
I've stayed there before and it's comfortable.
There's an attached restaurant and I think it's
the best food in the valley. It is a good little
drive away from the Clave Central campsite.
(That could be a "bug" or a "feature." ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry