Harness Swap???????

[tubejig]

Its been going on in the fly and ice fishing forum, so why not here?

Who's up for it?

[RyGuy525]

I'd be willing to throw in a few harnesses!

[lookin for the gills]

I dont even know what a harness swap is?????

[Slick fishing]

You know I am in Tubejig, I guess better get on the ball and tie some more:lol:.. OHHH I got some thing to show you that Gilly was trying to keep for himself.. Cya Slick

[The Whale]

I'm definitely in this. Say we, .....8 ?,....10 pcs...... each ? This should be cool. :fish:

[Fishcapades]

Im in for this one too.

[tubejig]

10 works for me, we just need some more customers.

Slick, tell me more about gilly and the weapon.

[kbkrause]

I'm in!

[BigEyeHunter]

I think this would be great. I would love to be apart of this swap. :p

[tubejig]

Here is the list of guys that want in. We need to get 3 more to give us 10. As far as shipping arrangements, they can be mailed to me and I can send them out from there. I would say that everyone should include a couple bucks to cover the shipping back out. Any thoughts to this fellas. Also what kind of colors are you guys going to use. I will have a metallic emeraldgreen and gold harness to give out.

Ryguy525
Slick
Whale
Fishcapades
kbkrause
BigEyeHunter
tubejig
andy capp

[kbkrause]

I dont even know what a harness swap is?????

In a nutshell, You get say "X" people in the swap. Everyone ties "X" crawler harnesses and mails them to the "swap meister". He then divides them up and mails back one of everyone else's harnesses. Nice way to get ideas and see other peoples work.

Before joining swap read Rules any questions should be directed to the swapmeister.
Swapmeister needs to have your Email address when joining swap

1. (Toe tag harnesses) each harness will need to have a small piece of paper attached to the bend of the hook with the swappers name on it. (This makes it easy for swapmister to divide up prier to being sent back)

2. Harnesses will be sent to swapmister (with a stamped self-addressed envelope) (Do not put postage money in envelope)

3. Flies will be mailed on or before deadline date.


Sounds like tubejib is going to be the swapmeister. Any updates to those rules tubejig?

[tubejig]

Nice work kbkrause, rules look about right to me, the self addressed stamped envelope is a good deal, never crossed my mind. I will not have mine completed until I receive my component order in the mail, which should be in about a week. Until we get to ten people, I am going to leave the ship by date on stand by, and my mailing address will be sent out then as well. Sound fair fellas????

[BigEyeHunter]

I mainly fish lake erie, wondering where everybody else fishes? Depending on where people fish will dictate what kind of harness i will be tying. Most likely will be tying something with Char/purple seems to work every where. Just wondering on components to use.

[andy capp]

Id like to be in on this

[tubejig]

I mainly fish lake erie, wondering where everybody else fishes? Depending on where people fish will dictate what kind of harness i will be tying. Most likely will be tying something with Char/purple seems to work every where. Just wondering on components to use.

By the looks of the group its a ton of different water systems, from Erie to Sag Bay, and everything in between. Tie what you like, thats what I am going to do.

[Zofchak]

Count me in.:)

[The Whale]

I'll be tying red/white blades with red/clear crystal cut beads. 6mm. Anyone have any preference on the leader lengths ?, I typically tie 24" - 36" leaders. Let me know what is preferred by you guys. :) :fish2:

[Fishcapades]

I prefer 36" - 48" leader lengths.

[andy capp]

So can we get some stuff set up? A # to tie, deadline, etc?

[tubejig]

Here is the list. 1 more to go and we can get this rolling. I will give it a couple days and see if we have another taker, if not this is it.

Ryguy525
Slick
Whale
Fishcapades
kbkrause
BigEyeHunter
tubejig
andy capp
Zofchak

[andy capp]

So make 10?

[Westlakedrive]

I would be willing to give it a go pending when the deadline is and how long I had to get them done. Unless you already have your ten?

[paul driggers]

hey, can I play?I'm in I said I'm in.:lol:

[Fishcapades]

I think we should make it a even tweleve.
Do we make one extra for steve like the jig swaps?
So the total harnesses would be thirteen?

[tubejig]

Paul, I am sure the rest of the guys wouldn't mind an extra. So you will be in. I will need all of you to make 11, 1 of them will go to steve. I will pm my address to all of you and they will need to be in the mail by the 25th, this should let everyone have plenty of time to make em. I am looking forward to see what everyone has.


HRyguy525
Slick
Whale
Fishcapades
kbkrause
BigEyeHunter
tubejig
andy capp
Zofchak
paul driggers
westlakedrive

[andy capp]

there's 11 there. plus 1 for steve, so we need to make 12.

[tubejig]

andy, you making one for yourself too?

[andy capp]

nevermind :chillin:

[gilly]

If you need one more let me know.....Are you guys planning on double or single hook rigs or the preference of the creator?

PS- I see Dutch is already throwing out another one of my secrets. Sure doesn't take long. I can't remember how that goes telegraph, telephone and the fastest teleslick......:lol:

[tubejig]

gilly, nice one on the tele stuff.:lol: This thing is already in motion but I am sure there will be another popping up before too long.

[Slick fishing]

If you need one more let me know.....Are you guys planning on double or single hook rigs or the preference of the creator?

PS- I see Dutch is already throwing out another one of my secrets. Sure doesn't take long. I can't remember how that goes telegraph, telephone and the fastest teleslick......:lol:

I will admit Gilly that was actually funny :lol: :lol:

[Westlakedrive]

Are you guys planning on double or single hook rigs or the preference of the creator?


I will have double hooks likely a #4 and a #6 at the end but doesnt matter to me if they are single or double.

[andy capp]

Mine will be in the mail tomorrow morning

[Slick fishing]

I just finished up and they will be on there way soon.. Cya Slick

[Bruce William]

Is it to late for me to jump in. Thanks.

Bruce

[Bruce William]

Is it to late to get in?

[tubejig]

Thanks for the interest, but the wheels are turning on this one already. Feel free to get another one going.

[BigEyeHunter]

How are you guys going to be sending them? I was thinking about some type of plastic bag for each harness.

My will be out in the next day or two.

[andy capp]

I ran out of small bags so I put mine in ziplocks

[RyGuy525]

I'm about half way done with mine. Mine are in zip lock bags also.

[Slick fishing]

I sent mine out today and each harness is in it's own little zip lockbag with Slick written on it.. Cya Slick

[Ed Michrina]

Great Idea! Bruce we'll get in the next one. 99% of the people pulling harnesses don't use the type of hooks I do;). Could be fun.

[andy capp]

did you get my harnesses?

[tubejig]

The only ones that I have received so far are slicks. I will let you guys know what comes in the mail today.

[BigEyeHunter]

Mine are done and going out in the mourning.
I found some small craft bags to put them in 250 for $2.

Managed to come up with enough custom blades for all of you.
The pattern I sent is killer everywhere, but is the best harnesss I have used for those spring eye's in shallow on St. Clair.

[tubejig]

Nothing in the mail yesterday, I will keep you guys updated on what comes next. For those that haven't sent out you still have plenty of time to make the dead line.

[andy capp]

Well that is strange. I sent them out monday priority mail. they were only going to port huron. I have a bad feeling now.

[tubejig]

Andy, I got em in the mail today. Wipe that sweat off of the forehead.

[andy capp]

Thanks

[Zofchak]

Just finished mine tonight. They'll be in the mail first thing Monday.

[Westlakedrive]

Looks like I am not going to get a couple of the componets that I had hoped for as there seems to be a delay. So I will go with plan B and get them done this weekend. There all tied just waiting to piece them together.

[tubejig]

Received so far.
andy capp
slick
tubejig
I was going to put pics up of the ones that I received so far, but it may have an influence on the ones that have not been sent out.:evil: I dont want any of that.:D The two that I have are really sweet!!!!!! I am looking forward to the rest in a big way. Slick and andy, nice work guys!!!!!!!!!!:fish: :fish: :fish: :fish:

[andy capp]

Hey thats the smasher on erie. let me just tell you, if you are in them we had a 1 man limit in 15 minutes no lie.

[Bruce William]

Received so far.
andy capp
slick
tubejig
I was going to put pics up of the ones that I received so far, but it may have an influence on the ones that have not been sent out.:evil: I dont want any of that.:D The two that I have are really sweet!!!!!! I am looking forward to the rest in a big way. Slick and andy, nice work guys!!!!!!!!!!:fish: :fish: :fish: :fish:

Can someone put pics of the harnesses they received, it would be helpfull for the rest of us to see what was made up and is working for you guys.

Bruce

[Westlakedrive]

Sent them out two day priority this morning.

[kbkrause]

Tied mine up this weekend. I'll be sending them out in the next day or two. I'll post a pic when I find some time too.

[Slick fishing]

Here is one of the ones's I tear the walleye up with..Cya Slick

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Brents_fishing_pictures_200.jpg

[Westlakedrive]

Hey Slick how big are those beads 4 or 6mm.
I was going to tie up some purple and gold but did not want to use the 4 mm beads.

[Slick fishing]

Hey Slick how big are those beads 4 or 6mm.
I was going to tie up some purple and gold but did not want to use the 4 mm beads.


they are 6mm beads, I consider this my best harness.. I also run this same thing but in chrome and green or red with Gulp or the white twister tail shown above.. Cya Slick

[tubejig]

Here is the updated list for the ones that I have received. For those that are still working on em, you have until the 25th to get them in the mail. If not there will be a $10,000 fine, so get a move on.
andy capp
slick
tubejig
Zofchak
Big Eye Hunter

[BigEyeHunter]

Good to know ya got them. That was fast, I did not get them to the post office until 2:00 on Monday.

[RyGuy525]

Mine are being sent out in about 20 minutes when i go to the post office.

[tubejig]

We can add West Lakes to the list.

[The Whale]

I apologize to everyone. My week in the hospital put me really behind in everything. My harnesses will go out Friday this week (26th.) Sorry for the delay guys. Hope to make it up with some good luck harnesses. :lol: :fish:

[RyGuy525]

Glad to hear your okay. I dont think anyone will be using any harnesses for a while so I'm sure it wont be a big deal if yours are a little late.

[Westlakedrive]

Sorry to hear that Whale. Hope your feeling better.
Hope it wasnt hypothermia!

[Fishcapades]

Mine will be sent out tomrrow also......

[Slick fishing]

Whale dont worry about it buddy, I am just glad to hear you quit smoking I am going to do what you did hear soon.. Cya Slick

[tubejig]

Whale, glad to hear your doing good. No biggie on the timeline, get them out when you get the opportunity.

[kbkrause]

Dropped them in the mail today. :)

[The Whale]

Mine went out UPS from work on Fri - 26th. Tubejig you should have them Monday. Hope everyone enjoys. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's creations. :fish: ;)

[andy capp]

So Hows this going? Are they all in yet?

Sorry I get excited. I go to gander on a weekly basis and buy stuff I dont need just to get a fix. Maybe I can skip a week when I get these.

[Westlakedrive]

Who are we waiting on?

[tubejig]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on, since my computer at home took a major dump. Here is what I have received so far. Just waiting on Fishcapades.
I will call slick and let him know where we are at, and when everything will hit the mail. I am sure that he will update you on the progress. Once again guys, I am sorry for the lack communication, computers suck!!
andy capp
slick
tubejig
Zofchak
Big Eye Hunter
West Lake
Kb
Paul Driggers
The Whale

[Slick fishing]

Hey guys just got off the phone with Tubejig aka Ken and he said he will be sending out the harneses ASAP, his computer in on the fritz.. He said he has his nefew or cousin working on it and it requires a SAWSALL to fix it, sounds about right:lol:.. Cya Slick

[kbkrause]

Got mine in the mail today!!! :woohoo1:

Good work guys. Let's see only about only aboiut 3 months or so till I'll use em.

[RyGuy525]

I didn't see my name on the list of received??? I took them to the post office over a week ago i sure hope you got them!

[Slick fishing]

we got yours Ryguy along with everone else, but some decided not to include there name on them so so some are, your guess is as good as mine:dizzy: Cya Slick

[RyGuy525]

I worte on all of the bags with my name so i know that wasen't mine!:)

[Slick fishing]

I take it back there was only three that did not have names, one that was wrapped around card board, two one that came with two blades and a rear hook was a treble and red, three was the biggest bag of all ziplock 7" long and about 3" tall.. those are the ones that did not come with a name on them.. Cya Slick

[kbkrause]

I take it back there was only three that did not have names,

Oops, mine were the red/purple beads with brass/copper blade.

[andy capp]

I got mine awesome.

[Westlakedrive]

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/P10100013.JPGGreat job. Hope its ok that I post a pick.

[paul driggers]

mine were the ones that 2 blades and the red treble:dizzy: sorry they all look good.

[RyGuy525]

I got mine today! Awesome job guys.

[Slick fishing]

Guys check out the clown blade in this link, the best blade I ever used the problem was I did not have any to send you all when we did this swap..

This is the best blade that mimiks a clown Rapala, I recomend 100% Cya Slick



http://www.upnorthoutdoors.com/stamina/spinner_blades/colorado_proscale.html

PS...By the way nice job on the harnesses guys

[Westlakedrive]

This may be a stupid question but for all you guys who did harnesses are you running them on bb or snap weights or other or both.

[Fishcapades]

Got mine too. AWSOME job guys!!!!

So whens the next one?

Carl

[Slick fishing]

This may be a stupid question but for all you guys who did harnesses are you running them on bb or snap weights or other or both.


Bottom bouncers

[RyGuy525]

Bouncers or a lindy type weight.

[kbkrause]

I like BB's but I know a few guys that run 3 ways with a pencil sinker, similar affect as a BB.

[Westlakedrive]

I use bb mostly but may experience with some fish attractors this year.

[The Whale]

I received mine also on Thursday.

Nice work everyone ! Can't wait to give these new creations a whirl.
This was cool, when IS the next one ?!? ;)

[tubejig]

I hope everyone got them. Steve, I will get yours out over the next couple of days. I am still having computer problems so I will pop in when i get the opportunity. This actually worked out pretty darn well and hope another one gets started in the near future so I can play again.

[BigEyeHunter]

75% of the time on Erie we'll run ours on 1-2oz in-line weights. Sometimes when it is rough out we'll switch it up to snap weights to lessen the surge factor. Out there most people would be shocked at how High you can sometimes catch fish.

[The Whale]

That's exactly the same thing I've found on Saginaw Bay too there BigEyeHunter. I've slammed the 'eyes running five feet down over 20' of water after trolling for three hours at 19' wondering where in the heck the fish were at ! :rolleyes: :lol:

[tubejig]

Finally back on line. Its been hell around here over the last month between the wife breaking her foot, a new born, 6 day work weeks, and the computer committing suicide. When it goes down hill, it all goes at once. :dizzy: I suppose that means I should be good for awhile.:SHOCKED: I did get a new computer and Vista is pretty dam cool.

Everyones harnesses were labeled at one time or another, don't know what happened there, none the less nice work guys.

[andy capp]

Glad to see you are back online again. Man when it rans it pours :dizzy: Congrats on the new child.

[tubejig]

The baby is not new but at 8 months you can imagine. Its been an on going saga around here for the past year. Wife was in St Joes for 10 days before birth, and then the child was in the icu for 3 weeks after before coming home. 10 weeks early will do that so I am well adjusted to doctors and hospitals.:help:

[Slick fishing]

The baby is not new but at 8 months you can imagine. Its been an on going saga around here for the past year. Wife was in St Joes for 10 days before birth, and then the child was in the icu for 3 weeks after before coming home. 10 weeks early will do that so I am well adjusted to doctors and hospitals.:help:

Lets just say Ken is a busy daddy these days so with that being said I will buy all your fishing gear at the price you told the wife you paid for it Ken:lol: :lol: :lol: Cya Slick

[tubejig]

I need a cool million to get me going, get that check in the mail.

Lets just say Ken is a busy daddy these days so with that being said I will buy all your fishing gear at the price you told the wife you paid for it Ken:lol: :lol: :lol: Cya Slick

[jstfish48162]

missed out on the first harness swap....will there be another soon? before soft water gets here? i tie all of the harnesses we use in our boat, so i am ready. never participated in a jig swap, or any of the like, so this sounds really cool to me.

anyone interested in another harness swap?

[andy capp]

You bet, Lets get another Going

[The Whale]

I'm with you andy capp. Let's do another swap ! New style waiting. ;) :fish2:

[tubejig]

I am in as well, just need to get another thread going.

[andy capp]

I can host it if you want me too??

[tubejig]

Feel free, you don't need my approval.:D

[gilly]

How u doin? Did your computer catch a virus? Won't be long now and it will be jiggin and whippin time! I still need to bring my neighbor over with his two chainsaws for sharpening- one of these days.

Count me in on the next official harness swap........

[andy capp]

I'll start another swp, but right now I am really sick.........i will get to i

[Bruce William]

Andy, count me in and Ed Michrina said in an earlier post he wanted to participate. Looking at the results from the last swap this is going to be awsome and give will provide me with some good new ideas and color combinations.

[Dedge]

I want in too!

Dan