Ben Lubchansky Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 This is fantastic news. I'll be there. For those who travel with kids and perhaps a spouse, the childrens library is just down the hall from this room and is fantastic! I know mine will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Rich has been so kind as to send down some significant amount of large Bohemian chenille and instructions for tying the ISA Bug and worms. He also sent a few samples of others "flies" that can be created with this material. Looking forward to playing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 O.K. I'm interested in any ISA Bug and Worms with chenille,bohemian or otherwise, but is there any other decision as to what we are doing as far as materials, etc? It's hard to believe we are into January, and the 17th isn't that far off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 What do you want to tie? Name some patterns & I'll bring the material. If you plan to donate pick easy to tie so your time goes farther ( more flies).I haven't seen buggers or clousers yet, simple craw or leech patterns are always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lubchansky Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I'd like to share a crayfish recipe I've made at the tie-in. I'mnot sure that I can sport all materials for everyone, but its made with common stuff like chenille, swiss straw, streamer hooks, and dumbell eyes so I'll be we can all make some. I've aso got a hellgramite pattern I really like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 My main go-to fly has been a white or rootbeer colored krystal bugger. Pretty boring I know, but can bring enough material to tie 4-5 of each. I'm interested in the crayfish flies and hairy fodder. Not really looking to tie one there, just want to watch someone tie one for instructional purposes. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 BTW- The night of the tyer's night out is also the night of the season premier of 24. Anyone who is an addict like me, make sure to have a fresh tape in the vcr & have it programmed to record!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ben and Brian, sounds great. I'm sure hoping the weather is better than it is today. Ben, any photos of your crayfish ? as I'm always on the search for a more simple and effective crawdaddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 O.K. I'm interested in any ISA Bug and Worms with chenille,bohemian or otherwise, but is there any other decision as to what we are doing as far as materials, etc? It's hard to believe we are into January, and the 17th isn't that far off! Fredmo, I've tried not to focus on any one type of fly or topic and have tried to leave this first tying session pretty much open. I think you should bring whatever materials you would like in order to tie what you feel you can enlighten the group with. The other goal might be to bring materials in which we could tie flies for donation to the Blowout and/or new member packs. I'm hoping this works OK for most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Would anyone object if a friend of mine comes along? He's an avid fly fisherman and we usually fish together when he can get away, but he hasn't joined the ISA as of yet. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 most often they become members . bring some brochures rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 I say, sure, bring him along. No secret knock or hand shake needed to get you in. BTW, I've got a bag full of materials that people can work with if they so desire to experiment, donated by a very gracious fly shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butler Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I think I might show up as well...only ten minutes from my house, after all. How much materials do I need to bring? Might I suggest Crane Alley for afterwards...enormous selection of brews. And the food's pretty good as well. Just a block away from the library. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I don't know, the way the weather is warming up, we may all wish we were out fishing on Sunday, instead of inside a library. Actually, they way things are shaping up, it sure looks like a great afternoon! And concluding with brew and good food ain't bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Statler Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Rob g., Check you profile comments or email me, for some reason I can't send you an email from this board. I want to thank you and share something with you. I can not send a file through the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Just wanted to thank everyone that came out for the first downstate central Illinois fly tying gathering. We had 11 people show up and had a great time displaying some new patterns and techniques and were able to donate a few flies to the cause. Afterwards many of the group headed to a nearby watering hole that served a great sandwich and countless types of lager. Look forward to doing it again possibly in February at a likely location of Normal, Heyworth, or Urbana. The format will be decided later on. Hope to see everyone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 congrats on your first downstate tying event. seems like there is alot of interest in tying down there. what flies did you end up tying ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks, Rob! Great turnout & a good start. On my end I saw Worm fly, Ultimate worm, Poppers, M & M's, Sparkle Minnow, calf tail Clousers, & best name by Bob L.- Cassius Craw for his squirrel, tail & swiss straw small fighting craw.Many others that looked good but I didn't make the rounds. Any to add Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Let's see, several types of buggers, those on steroids similar to Holschlag's and other more standard variations. It was nice to see the Bohemian chenille being tied in a several different styles by John, Jim and Fred. Thanks again Rich for the samples and instructions you sent down. Of course Tim was tying some incredibly realistic large mayfly patterns that would catch any fish any where (too beautiful to actually use imo). Steve was spinning deer hair and cutting up a rabbit pelt in order to produce a nice olive fishgetter. Ben was recycling road kill squirrel in the best possible way with his craws. Overall the three hours went by very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klrbaer Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks alot for the tying event. I got to meet some great tyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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