I said I'd pay up front, but thanks to those who sent the return postage!
I'll have them mailed back out , likely, next Monday. I'll take a group picture for lurkers who wish to see flies that are actually fished. It's a varied bunch, and shows the different histories, influences and styles people have learned on the river. Looking at the group and thinking about how many fish those patterns have caught and how much the fish they caught were enjoyed and even treasured is just plain awesome. It's one thing to participate in swaps of trout flies where you get a bunch of little fluffy things that can virtually interchange; totally another with a swap like this for fish that are measured in pounds not inches and can take you to school, make you **** near cry, and forge memories that last a lifetime. I have a coffee can of flies that I've gotten in swaps. Mostly, they sit in the can and I give them to new fly fishers on trout rivers or when I meet someone who needs them. I've donated lots to Project Healing Waters. The flies from this swap will go in my go- to -the -river -and-fish-my-azz-off-box. nuff said, Thanks again.