Tie a few trout flies for Romanian kids Update

[jpbfly]

A friend of mine who's a flyfishing guide in Romania is organizing a fishing summer camp for kids with some other volontary guides.He started collecting gear(rods,reels,lines etc....)he also needs an assortment of 20 flies for each kid.I'm going to tie one and send some money.
If some here feel like helping a good cause,make kids happy and tie flies or nymphs....it would be great
Let me know,I think Larry will help me to get all the flies and ship them to me.
Thanks for your help
They'll use trout flies....so any classic patterns such as Adams or Pheasant tail will be fine.

 

[mcnerney]

Re: Tie a few flies for Romanian kids

JP

Sounds good, if anyone wants to donate some flies or other gear, you can send them to me and I will consolidate everything and send to JP in France.
I'll also tie up some flies for the kids.

 

[dennyk]

Re: Tie a few flies for Romanian kids

Larry, will these be used for trout or panfish? Would foam spiders or similar patterns work?

Denny

 

[nevadanstig]

Re: Tie a few flies for Romanian kids

Yep, let me know what species these are for, and ill try to do what i can.

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[mjkirshner]

Re: Tie a few flies for Romanian kids

What kind of flies do you think they would use?

 

[jpbfly]

All around,all purpose trout flies for example Adams, any Wulff...Pheasant tails etc...
Thanks in advance.

 

[dennyk]

jpbfly, Thank You!

Denny

 

[mjkirshner]

All around,all purpose trout flies for example Adams, any Wulff...Pheasant tails etc...
Thanks in advance.

I will try but can't promise anything. I usually tie saltwater or LMB flies. Not much experience with trout flies. Maybe I will send along a few Woolly Buggers. I think I did tie some Pheasant Tails once that turned out okay.

Just promise not to laugh when you see them...

 

[mjkirshner]

So I tied up four pheasant tails, two bead-head on jig hooks and two on streamer hooks (no bead). They don't look exactly like the pheasant tails on Youtube, but I have caught fish on worse-looking flies. At least the kids will have something to throw, and maybe they'll find a trout with poor eyesight. Since I normally tie baitfish patterns on#2 saltwater hooks, after tying these on #12 streamer and nymph hooks, I think my eyes are still crossed. :icon_eek:

I think I may have some old 5-wt fly line that I can send along too. It came with a used reel that I bought and was too good to throw out, so I hung onto it in case anyone ever needed it. This seems like a worthwhile use for it. And I will throw in some other flies that I tied as experiments and have no name but may still catch fish.

Now, where do I send this stuff?

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JP

Sounds good, if anyone wants to donate some flies or other gear, you can send them to me and I will consolidate everything and send to JP in France.
I'll also tie up some flies for the kids.

Address to send to?

 

[jpbfly]

Thanks to those who are going to help....very kind:thumbsupu
Larry Mc Nerney will collect the flies and ship them to me.
Pic taken last year....how to make kids happy

 

[mcnerney]

mjkirshner
I sent you a pm with my address, thanks for helping out!

 

[jpbfly]

Bumping.....please help

 

[jpbfly]

Bumping.....please help

 

[spm]

jp,
Are you asking for us to tie 20 of one fly, or 20 flies of assorted patterns? How many kids are involved? Your request had some specifics and, I know, you'll be grateful for whatever you can get. I'm just trying to clarify how we can best help. Would a box of Jerry's flies be better?

Thanks,
steve

Edit: Never mind, jp. I went back and reread other responses and came up with my own answer. I haven't been at the vise lately, so I went through my inventory and pulled out about 3 doz assorted flies. My tying skills are mediocre, so if you're lucky, some of Jerry's flies may be in there. I hope these will work for you. I also added a couple fly boxes, some leaders, a lanyard, and a vest that hasn't been worn in years. I'm pretty sure it's been laundered. At least, it doesn't smell, but then I've had a cold this past week. lol I'll get everything to Larry.

s.

 

[dennyk]

Bump to the top.

 

[spm]

JP,

Package is on its way to Larry.

steve

 

[pnc]

Is there a date set for shipping ? Have not tied trout flies for a long time. But I know there's a bunch someplace around here.

Main reason for joining Suncoast Fly Fishers club was to help kids. Club holds weekly casting & tying lessons. Free for kids or anyone. Club meets again in 2 wks. I could have this brought up at meeting. But would needed to be able.to.pass along shipping address if any are intrested.
If this is ok timewise !

....... pc

 

[mcnerney]

JP,

Package is on its way to Larry.

steve

Steve: Your package arrived safely along with depenner's flies. Thanks again for supporting the Romanian kids learning to fly fish.

 

[jpbfly]

Thanks alot to those who helped:thmbup::thmbup:....I've already shipped a package today with boxes and flies from my french friends....Larry will send yours

 

[mcnerney]

jpbfly and larry,

If it involves kids and fly fishing, you can sign me up for some "bugs" as well. Larry, what's my timeline to get some flies in your hands before the shipment? Just let me know, old friend...

Jerry, aka hairwing530

Jerry
I'm looking to get these shipped by the end of next week, if that works for you.