[wormo]

Hi guys , hope you all had a great Christmas and wish you a good new year
I've personally had the year from hell but that's another story
I'm determined to make 2023 much better
How about another revival of the once popular fly swaps ? , it's been a while since the last one
Usual protocol around 10 to 12 people
Pattern to be randomly chosen each month

 

[wormo]

Hi guys , hope you all had a great Christmas and wish you a good new year
I've personally had the year from hell but that's another story
I'm determined to make 2023 much better
How about another revival of the once popular fly swaps ? , it's been a while since the last one
Usual protocol around 10 to 12 people
Pattern to be randomly chosen each month

Oh well , lead and balloon comes to mind , this forum really has gone to the dogs 🥺

 

[Jockiescott]

Sorry Wormo. I meant to reply to this thread but got sidetracked and forgot.

I took part in the swaps for many years and was glad to see someone trying to get them going again.

Unfortunately participation in the swaps dwindled towards the end. At one time, you couldn't guarantee a spot in them. There was a group of members who tried to keep them going but if one or two couldn't take part, for whatever reason, there didn't seem to be any one else looking to get involved.

I probably couldn't take part in January anyway but perhaps it might be worth trying one later in the spring when more people are getting stuff ready for their own boxes again?

The swaps, along with TOTMs, brought my own tying on so much over the years and I'd quite like to see them on the go again.

Thanks for trying to get them going again.

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

Hi guys , hope you all had a great Christmas and wish you a good new year
I've personally had the year from hell but that's another story
I'm determined to make 2023 much better
How about another revival of the once popular fly swaps ? , it's been a while since the last one
Usual protocol around 10 to 12 people
Pattern to be randomly chosen each month

Not the best time of year to drum up interest I think Craig.
The forum is pretty dead at the moment. But with Christmas and new year out of the way and a fresh season about to kick off I expect everyone’s interest to pick up.
Hopefully see the fly swap back in action soon.
Im hopefully going to get some time at the vice over the next couple of days. I’ve got some spring flies in my head I want to give a go.

 

[GaryD]

Hi Craig, I’d be happy to get involved, been ages since the forum had one and was a great way to get a hold of some good tyers’ flies for free😁

 

[iainmortimer]

I’m back in the groove again and so I’d also be interested in joining in. I’ve done so a few times on the trout forum and had some great flies to try out and os this has to be a winner.

 

[gwelsher]

I'll give it a go but January is probably a bit tight for time.

 

[Slaneybs]

I enjoyed it in the past so would be interested if you can get the group together.
Thanks for suggesting it
Brian

 

[country_est]

Is there anyway that non fly tyers could possibly join in, with maybe a contribution to costs or charity of the group choice ?

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[Slaneybs]

Just thought of one new problem - Brexit - sending 10 flies in the post from the UK to any EU country now requires a customs declaration and may attract VAT and clearance charges on receipt. Any commercial item attracts VAT and an earlier exemption of €150 no longer applies.
It looks like the get-out-of-jail card is if it is declared as a gift with under €45 value it is vat exempt. The Irish rules are set out here and I imagine that there are similar rules elsewhere in the EU. It can be a bit hit-and-miss with customs but it is a major pain in the arse. Thanks Borris.
Does anyone know what the position is on the way into the UK now and are the rules actually being enforced?

 

[gwelsher]

Mark it as a gift and it will be ok.

 

[Timmins]

I’m in !!! If you manage to get it going for February would love to take part . I’ve got the bug again with the season on the horizon

 

[wormo]

Just read the replys , thought this was a dead duck but not so it seems although only 6 at the moment it could be doable for February
Postage costs is an issue these days but sure we could work away at something?

 

[iainmortimer]

Just read the replys , thought this was a dead duck but not so it seems although only 6 at the moment it could be doable for February
Postage costs is an issue these days but sure we could work away at something?

I'm happy to make it a February affair and so await your wisdom on timing

 

[Jockiescott]

I can do February too. 🙂

 

[Grantybot]

Stick me down for February as well please 🤓

 

[GaryD]

Good for February👍🏻

 

[Lu KY Blue Charm]

Do you have a list? Can you add me