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10-09-2008, 08:19 PM
fishing buddy

[QUOTE=AWMiller;596606]hey buddy!!! y'all feel free to browse through some of the jigs i've been working on!!

Good job:D
10-09-2008, 08:22 PM
fishing buddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWMiller

as for the swaps... i've been on quite a few....

the ones i've been on goes as follows.... let's say we get 15 tyers to commit.... well if we each tie up our favorite jig, you'd make 14 copies of that jig and then you'd mail that to the swapmeister.... he then takes all the jigs and sorts them out so that you get 14 jigs (each 1 from each member of the tying party).... now you have 14 new jigs in your hands and can see new materials and new tying methods first hand!!

I've been on swaps where we agreed to tie 5 patterns... so if this were the case here... and we had 15 committed tyers... the you would tie 14 jigs of each pattern (that's 70 jigs total!!)... but you get 70 new jigs!!! See how it can all add up??!

So i'd recommend starting out slow and build it up as the tyers see fit!

Can't wait to get this one started!!!

Fish On Y'all!
~Alan

Thats what I was thinking but not sure thanks FB
10-09-2008, 08:37 PM
AWMiller

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishing buddy

Good job:D

Thanks FB!!!
10-09-2008, 08:39 PM
AWMiller

FB... hope that swap description was of help! i learned a lot of good lessons from 'radtexan'!!
10-09-2008, 08:41 PM
AWMiller

OH!! On the swaps that I've been a part of... we'd all tie up a few extra goodies for the swapmeister to keep!! Our way of saying 'thanks' for all his/her efforts!
10-09-2008, 08:49 PM
ejones1961

AWMiller Welcome to the swap. For this swap I was thinking about just tying 1 pattern, then maybe we can follow that up with another swap.
10-09-2008, 09:16 PM
AWMiller

Thanks so much! And yes, I wholeheartedly concur... when just starting out, keep it simple and get folks involved and having fun and then build upon it!!
10-10-2008, 08:56 PM
fowlmood77

:D:D:D I'm in :D:D:D
10-10-2008, 09:41 PM
radtexan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fowlmood77

:D:D:D I'm in :D:D:D

Waiting till the very last moment I see ;)

Good to see ya,How's that new baby ?
10-10-2008, 09:47 PM
radtexan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWMiller

as for the swaps... i've been on quite a few....

the ones i've been on goes as follows.... let's say we get 15 tyers to commit.... well if we each tie up our favorite jig, you'd make 14 copies of that jig and then you'd mail that to the swapmeister.... he then takes all the jigs and sorts them out so that you get 14 jigs (each 1 from each member of the tying party).... now you have 14 new jigs in your hands and can see new materials and new tying methods first hand!!

I've been on swaps where we agreed to tie 5 patterns... so if this were the case here... and we had 15 committed tyers... the you would tie 14 jigs of each pattern (that's 70 jigs total!!)... but you get 70 new jigs!!! See how it can all add up??!

So i'd recommend starting out slow and build it up as the tyers see fit!

Can't wait to get this one started!!!

Fish On Y'all!
~Alan

The only difference Alan, is if we have 14 tiers you'll tie 14 jigs.You will get one of your own back,but its much easier on the swapmiester to get everyone a complete set.Trust me !!!!
10-10-2008, 10:42 PM
fowlmood77

Quote:

Originally Posted by radtexan

Waiting till the very last moment I see ;)

Good to see ya,How's that new baby ?

Yeah, I wanted to wait until the last moment to give everyone a chance. I was itching to get in since I saw that there was renewed interest. :D I am very pleased that this is going again. Kinda figured it might have run it's course earlier this year. I hope it runs longer and stronger this time because I have a "special" idea for a swap. In other words I want to throw ya'll a curve ball :D:D.

The little one is doing good. Had to go back to work today, so I hope mom can handle 24 hrs by herself. Thanks for askin.
10-11-2008, 06:35 AM
ejones1961

it's good to have your experience in the swap.
10-13-2008, 10:33 AM
ejones1961

All right guys it looks like we have 14 signed up for the swap so everyone will be tying 14 jigs. Thanks for all of the responses to the pm that I sent everyone. I hope that this swap is enjoyable for all of those involved. Don't forget about the chat tomorrow night where we will discuss the details of what we will be tying.

Thanks
E
10-14-2008, 08:39 AM
AWMiller

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!! See everyone at the chat!!
10-14-2008, 09:16 AM
mozingo1952

Sorry I'm late , but if you want a # 15 , I would be happy to give it a
shot. I will also understand If I have missed my chance and will wait for
the next one.

good luck
MO
10-14-2008, 09:41 AM
ejones1961

Quote:

Originally Posted by mozingo1952

Sorry I'm late , but if you want a # 15 , I would be happy to give it a
shot. I will also understand If I have missed my chance and will wait for
the next one.

good luck
MO

Sure we will let you join I will send you a PM.
Can you join in on the chat tonight at 8:30?
10-14-2008, 09:50 AM
mozingo1952

Sure , is that CDT ? :)

And by chat , do you mean this thread or some other location ?

thanks
MO
10-14-2008, 10:37 AM
ejones1961

Central time. Click on the Flashchat button in the bar accross the top under where your name is when you sign in.
10-14-2008, 09:06 PM
ejones1961

DRfish you have a PM. let me know if you don't get it
10-14-2008, 09:16 PM
ejones1961

Well the chat went good and we now have 15 swappers so we will all tie 15 jigs of our favorite pattern. That is leaving hook size, head color, materials used all up to the tyers. That way everyone will be able to tie what they have the most confidence tying and have the materials to tie. Everyone needs to send me their jigs by 11/7/2008. I will send them out at soon as possible. I will keep everyone informed of when I get them in and get them shipped out. I sent a PM with my address and shipping instructions to everyone. If Anyone has any questions let me know.
Happy tying
Emmett
10-14-2008, 09:17 PM
drfish

Swap

Recievd PM and I am looking forward to the swap. Thank you Emmett for being the swapmeister.
10-15-2008, 07:05 AM
LMBarnett

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejones1961

Well the chat went good and we now have 15 swappers so we will all tie 15 jigs of our favorite pattern. That is leaving hook size, head color, materials used all up to the tyers. That way everyone will be able to tie what they have the most confidence tying and have the materials to tie. Everyone needs to send me their jigs by 11/7/2008. I will send them out at soon as possible. I will keep everyone informed of when I get them in and get them shipped out. I sent a PM with my address and shipping instructions to everyone. If Anyone has any questions let me know.
Happy tying
Emmett

Sorry I missed the chat last night guys, but I got busy around the house and forgot. I will get ont he jigs asap, meaning maybe saturday afternoon (wife has a baby shower for a friend). Can't wait to see all the AWSOME jigs I am gonna get :)
10-15-2008, 08:49 AM
mozingo1952

I dropped the ball on the chat also, but I will get my jigs in the mail
asap. I have a bunch tied up, I will have to go thru them and
pick out the best ones. When working for myself , I am not a
perfectionist ( the fish don't mind, they will bite an ugly jig :) )
but I will mail in my best work ( such that it is )

Good luck

MO
10-15-2008, 08:55 AM
radtexan

Sorry I had to miss as well:( Had something come up last min.Look forward to see everyones creations!!
10-15-2008, 04:53 PM
Illinoisgiller

I finally have my 15 tied . The wife is looking around here for a tin to send. Hope to have all in the mail in a couple days. Thanks again to ejones1961. ole Mike
10-15-2008, 05:51 PM
AWMiller

Mine are done as well.... now to work on some goodies for the swapmeister!

Hmmmm wonder what patterns are working good in his neck of the woods?!!
10-15-2008, 09:33 PM
Sandwich Maker

I haven't got mine done yet, but at least I started thinkin' about startin'!!:D
I'm headed to El Paso in the morning on business. I'll have to wait til next week, but I'll have them done in plenty of time.
10-15-2008, 10:26 PM
radtexan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illinoisgiller

I finally have my 15 tied . The wife is looking around here for a tin to send. Hope to have all in the mail in a couple days. Thanks again to ejones1961. ole Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWMiller

Mine are done as well.... now to work on some goodies for the swapmeister!

Hmmmm wonder what patterns are working good in his neck of the woods?!!

Im a little worried about you two..Less than 24 hour's after the pattern has been finalized and you guys are already done...:D

Ill be on time as well !!!
10-16-2008, 08:48 AM
Illinoisgiller

No Hurry

radtexan, I have very good reason to be done with mine. I am healing from a broke ankle while horseing my float tube through a rain slicked willow patch full of washouts. (groan) Time at the tying station is not a problem.
This is the first time I have been in a jig swap and knowing that I am a master, not of tying, but of putting off things till the last possible day, I thought it would be in the best interest of all to get this behind me soon as possible. lol I simply tied what is working well for me, I'm in hopes they work as well for you folks also. ole Mike
10-16-2008, 04:38 PM
LMBarnett

I have about 1/2 of mine finished, but ran out of jigheads :(, guess I will have to pour up some more tongiht and get back in business this weekend :D
10-16-2008, 06:08 PM
scoremaster

wow everyone is in full swing i have my pattern picked but am waiting on jig heads alsoshouyldn't take me to long to get them done after they get here should get to start on them next week if not will have to pick some up just for the swap .

Scott
10-16-2008, 09:55 PM
AWMiller

#200810006
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l.../200810006.jpg

Here's what I've tied up for this jig swap! Hope y'all like it!

Hook: 1/16 ounce hook
Head: hot pink powder paint with painted eyes
Body: #2 red chenille
Tail: purple marabou
Thread: lime green 3/0
10-17-2008, 08:49 AM
Illinoisgiller

I'm not showing!

Not that it is anything great, but I'm not showing my jigs till the mail arives at your door. lol ;)
I guess I'd better work up some tying and material instructions . There wasn't room on the "toe tag I attached. ole Mike
10-17-2008, 08:56 PM
scoremaster

suprise, suprise i found me some jigs i had here at the house just enough to get these tied i have all of mine tied stayed up late last night and finished them

so emmett they will be in the mail tomm. if all works right on my end .

and just like ole mike said you must wait for your suprise, suprise.

Scott
10-21-2008, 03:28 PM
ejones1961

Nice looking jig AW. Received yours today Scoremaster, Nice looking jigs. I hope to get started by this weekend. It will take a few days to get everything caught up after vacation.
10-22-2008, 07:55 PM
AWMiller

Thanks Emmett! I got it all into the mail today and sent you a PM as well. Can't wait to see all the goodies!!!
10-22-2008, 08:56 PM
sticksteer

special jig..

AW, I'm sending you a special jig, its kinda like an asprin head jig but its actually a valium head jig.LOL
10-23-2008, 08:03 AM
LMBarnett

Well, looks like mine will be finished by the weekend (hopefully). I was over 1/2way thru with the original pattern, and ran out of jigs, so I had to switch to different pattern, but it is just as good as the original one, sometimes even beter.
10-23-2008, 08:51 AM
radtexan

Quote:

Originally Posted by sticksteer

AW, I'm sending you a special jig, its kinda like an asprin head jig but its actually a valium head jig.LOL

:D He might need a double sticksteer !!! :rolleyes:
10-23-2008, 09:36 AM
Illinoisgiller

I finally got my jigs in the mail yesterday. I also put a little extra in for Emmitt as thanks for taking on the responsability of making this happen. ole Mike

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