RangerBob Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 (edited) Iron Fly: Michael Dell Vs. Challengers: Dale JohnstonLance Taylor Judges: To be announced at the event start, so they can't be bought off! Patterns: Dry fly, Wet fly and Nymph Hook: Dry #12, Wet #8, Nymph #10 Material: Surprise! Format: The competitors will use their own materials and equipment to construct at least three flys in a one-hour time frame. A special ”surprise” material will be given out at the start of tying that the participants will have to incorporate it into each fly. The flys will be judged on: Appearance, Tying Techniques, Originality, Best Use of Mystery Material and Potential Catching Ability The winner earns the coveted title of “Iron Fly Tyer” until the next competition. Comments: The smash success of last year returns with Michael Dell defending his title against two challengers: Lance Taylor (aka Ranger Bob also aka Spongebob Wetpants) and Dale Johnston (a founding NLFT member who has rejoined the motley crew). Each will test their tying skill against Master Dell in a trio of patterns. Come prepared to be amazed (and to heckle). Edited January 31, 2006 by RangerBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 It's back again! The IRON FLY TYER! This Wednesday, February 16. Master Michael will take on two other "Old Farts" Ranger Bobber and Dale John Stone two Club members from back at the beginning. Come out and be prepared to be amazed and to heckle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 The Iron Fly Tyer needs judges I'd like last year's two losers I mean vanquished competitors Brian "Nymphomaniac" Hepperle and Dave "Wooly Bugger" Murray to do the honors this year And just to keep them honest, I need an impartial volunteer Any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerBob Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 (edited) Judges: To be announced at the event start, so they can't be bought off! You mean there's still time then... thanks Dave! So what's the secret material now? And lemme guess, does it involve "sponges".. http://forum.nlft.org/index.php?showtopic=...findpost&p=4462 What's next.. Iron Flyfisher? Edited February 14, 2005 by RangerBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 (edited) I ain't givin' away any secrets! I tossed out a bunch of stuff that would be too easy. Sponge may bee in that category. Or maybe not! When you see it you'r pants just might get wet though! Edited February 14, 2005 by dave robinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerBob Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 (edited) I ain't ginin' away any secrets! When you see it you'r pants just might get wet though! Oh.. I think you've got that the wrong way around. We'll see who wets their pants. So I should be practicing how to tie (cough) "tarpon" flies is it then. Edited February 14, 2005 by RangerBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacres Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 If it's still open, I'll help out with the judging duties for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Oops, wrote I would volunteer, but I missed the bit about last years defeated tyers should be judges, so never mind, pacres has my vote, and I should really learn to read more instead of speed reading.... -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerBob Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 If it's still open, I'll help out with the judging duties for the evening. A Professional... now, this is gonna be tough. Looking forward to the challenge you provide us Davey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dell Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I'm looking forward to the challenge. I'm just going to do my best. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Pacres: You on baby! Long as you don't mind associatin wit dem udder losers :lol: (oops I mean vanquished heros) I'll send you an e-mail with the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacres Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Cool I love bribes And to the losers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerBob Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 (edited) There can only be one. Edited February 15, 2005 by RangerBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerBob Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Tomorrow The sun'll come out Tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar That tomorrow There'll be sun! Just thinkin' about Tomorrow Clears away the cobwebs, And the sorrow 'Til there's none! When I'm stuck with a day That's gray, And lonely, I just stick out my chin And Grin, And Say, Oh The sun'll come out Tomorrow So ya gotta hang on 'til tomorrow Come what may Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya Tomorrow! You're always A day A way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacres Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 lol Cheer up RB We put the gears to you last night, and I must say it was alot of fun. :lol: Congrats to Dale on becoming the second Iron Fly Tyer. It was a very close one, and I had a great time judging. I have the flies at home, and will get them photographed early next week, once I'm back from the Cloverdale show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 RB, what happened? I was in your corner dude Big congrats to Dale for winning Michael, sorry on your loss man but you did have a whole year with the title and you should be proud of that. I wish I could have been there, sounds like it was a good time. RB, I do like the sounds of an Iron Fly Fisher event. Maybe the Muir Iron Fly Fishing Challenge? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dell Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thanks Doc, Congratulations to Dale. He deserves the title as he tied 3 really good flies and had ten minutes left over. I struggled with the bamboo as it didn't cut nicely like I thought it should. Thanks to Dave for providing the tinsnips as I would never have got my wings and wingcases cut without them. Very enjoyable evening. Of course, afterwards I thought of other ways I could have used the bamboo, but under the pressure of the event I went with patterns that could incorporate a stiff thick material. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave robinson Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 All the contestants are to be conmmended for a job well done. As a surprise material, bamboo caused a lot of initial consternation But in true fanatic fly tyer fashion the boys pulled it together and fashioned some awsome flies. The judges concurred that each one would probably catch fish. Kodus for the judges who passed up a chance to earn bribe money or exact real revenge over last year's loss and judged impartially. Their suggestion that we include a category for creative use of the non-traditional tools was a stroke of genius. Sorry about the hidden penalty for not going barbless, but you boys should know better by now! And the argument about them being BC flies just doesn't wash RB All that aside, Congratuations for all of you for demonstrating talent and inventiveness under pressure. Too bad you missed it Doc. If it weren't for your schedule, you'd be a great challlenger next go around. For F&B I suggest you do a variation called the "black box" challenge. You supply each contestant with a box containing material (including hooks) that you select, but isn't known by the contestants until the tying starts. They have to tie 1 to 3 flies using only the material in the box. They can use whatever they want out of the box. You can make it thematic by either stipulating that one of the box mateials must be used as the theme for all flies, or you could require each contestant to tie a specific pattern. You can make it challenging by setting a tight time limit. If you want, everyone at F&B could participate, one box for all, with everyone having a vote on any fly but their own. You could defray material costs and make it a grudge match by having contestants pony up toonie, with the the winner awarded a beer from the proceeds. I might even miss an astronomy meeting for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Iron Fly Photo The reigning Champeen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 MC Robinson: Ladies and Gentlemen, in this corner of the table........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Where is the Surprise Material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Ah So - The Supwize Mateewio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Speaking of Surprise Material -Here's RangerBob, SpongeyPants et all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 What is the Surprise Material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Nice Threads RangerBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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