I don't seem to remember ever seeing one here. Anybody interested starting up one?

If you do not know what a fly swap is:

A fly swap is a group of fly tyers beginner or experienced that tie up a certain number of flies within a deadline (usually a month) and then send them to the "swapmeister" who receives everybody's flies and then redistributes flies to all who signed up.

Ex: the fly swap calls for 12 people. Each person ties 12 different flies.
When you are done tying you mail your flies in a crush proof box (altoid tin) to the SM along with a pre-paid self a dressed bubble mailer. The SM will then take all of the flies and mail you back 1 fly from each person that was in the swap. That way you will receive 12 different flies back.

It is a good way to see what other people are tying. It is also a great way to try something new.

Each swap also has a theme.
Ex: anything that floats, only mayflies, any fly under size 18 hook, etc.

Let me know if you are interested!

What type of fly do you have in mind?

You're right, it has been a while since we did a swap. It looks like the Bluegill fly swap was over 2 years ago...


I might be interested depending on the theme.

I'm thinking hoppers for the first swap.

I would like to get a decent group together but if we can't in a week or so then I say let's do it with who we have. Maybe it will catch on again.

I'm free to tie for next 2 weeks. Let us know what's happening.

Bob

TexasBassBuster,

Your explanation of swaps is identical to one on a Facebook fishing group. He is from the DFW area, too. Are you working both spots?

Bob

Yes. That is me. I am trying to get a good group together to do a monthly swap.

Do you want me to put you down Bob?

I'm interested in this one, but not a monthly swap. Spent 2 years in the FAOL monthly swaps, not interested in doing that, again.

Bob

Well this one did fill up rather quick. I apoligize for not seeing your post when it wwas posted. I hope no one falls off for any reason but it could happen. Would you be ok with being an extra in case someone cancels? I will be doing another one next month.

The swap is full.

I threw the idea around a couple of places and it filled up fast.
Rex and Bob thank you for the willingness and interest in this swap. I will be hosting another next month and will keep you in mind.