Kansas Fly Fisher

Update as of 27 Nov 2006 Recieved Zach's, jOrOb's, and Okieflyfisher53's today. As of today, and we still have some coming in, we have collected 59 dozen fly's, 10 fly boxes, and 29 spools of tippet, plus various other items. This does not include the kind donation LMW made. I'll post a complete list of items, with pictures, when we are finished and it is in the mail to the troops. Thanks, and a hardy pat on the back, to all involved. Job well done! John

I vote for the FOOLS! John

They have priced the average guy out of going to the games and now it looks like they are trying to price them out of watching it at home. I'm agree with everyone else. I refuse to pay to watch a game at home. That will just mean more time for me and the family to enjoy the outdoors. John

Thanks Rolan for taking the time to share this skill with us. I'm looking forward to the class. John

I'll be there! John

Excellent idea! Thanks for your effort to keep this a clean and healthy environment. John

There's a list of fly's on the first page of this thread that they can use. Let me know what you're going to tie and I'll add you to the list. Thanks . . . John

You might try the stick on type eyes on the wool head. Use a buring type tool to make an indention in the wool and then use "goop" to cement it down. You might also look at using the bead chain type of eyes as well. Hope this helps. John

Excellent fish! Now I KNOW I have to get back down there . . . and soon! John

It's not a true sculpin pattern but I've used a wool head leech for the same and I've had pretty good luck with it. I use olive/brown magnum rabbit strips for the body and brown wool for the head. Here's the link to the website for the pattern www.warmwaterflytyer.com John

Update 21 Nov 06 Recieved packages from Tim, Steve, and Larry. Thanks guys! We are getting quite the collection. John

Good story. You can't beat the gnat for an all around dry. I also like to use the renegade in a size 16. John

Let me know how it turns out. I'd be interested in hearing "the rest of the story" myself. John

Great report Michael. Sounds like a good time and I'm thinking maybe I need to come that way pretty soon. John

Nice story and you had me hooked! Hook, line AND sinker! My dreams have turned to the Alaska adventure waiting for me in June! The misses gave the go ahead and I've booked a week. Now, it's time to start tying flies and dreaming the dreams. John

Nice fish! Now tell the story that goes along with it John

I agree - sounds like an excellent trip and I would also like to see a picture of the fly. John

Phil, I'll give you a shout via email. I have to get the final okay from the misses today, but don't anticipate any problems. I'm already dreaming of the fishing. Alaska is one of my "dream spots" so this is a dream come true. Hope to start the planning with you soon. John

Update 17 Nov 2006 When I got home from work today and checked my mail box I had recieved packages from Rolan and LMW. Thanks guys. LMW - I will put your donation to good use. I see a trip to the fly shop in the very near future. I'll contact the SGT in charge of the school and see if there is anything special they may need that was not on the first list. Thanks again and I'll update you on what I got. John

So what do you need from us to start the ball rolling?

UPDATE AS OF 17 NOV 06 Sorry for the delay in updating, but work has been hectic. I'm now on the back side of a 48 hour shift and looking forward to some time at home. Here's what I have so far: John - #12 Elk Hair Caddis, surplus assortment of flies and material Tim - Woolybuggers and Tippet Steve - Black Wooly and tippet Terry - Buggers and "stuff" Jim - Damsel Fly LMW - donation of some type Phil - Tippet and leaders, Woollies and buggers, and maybe cracklebacks jOrOb - black and olive disco buggers and materials Okieflyfisher53 - Clouser Minnows Dano - Wollies and a ton of tippet on spools and also several tapered leaders in packages Larry - BH Hare's Ear and tippet Don - Supplies Rolan - Small Jigs and Woolys Dan's package has arrived. I haven't been home to see if anyone else's has come in. Rolan - thanks for the check, What isn't needed for shipping I'll buy some supplies with it. Tight Lines . . . John

Thanks Jeremy. I've already tied some like Steve suggested and they look good. I'll now try some your way, they look equally as good. Thanks for the info. John

Got mine in the mail today. Great looking fly's now I have an excuse to go back to Taney Hope this doesn't get you guys in trouble with the wife. Afterall, if you hadn't done such a good job I wouldn't HAVE to go try them out. Tight lines . . . John

Thanks for the help guys. Now it's time to time so up.

Sorry for the loss, I understand and your right, family is more important at this time (and always for that matter). You and your family will be in our prayers. John