FishTales Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 FISH TALES MYSTERY FLY CONTEST We've put together 24 materials packages which we'll provide to tiers. Materials can be picked up at the shop (first come first served.) Tiers will have until next Sunday (December 13) at 4 p.m. to finish their creation and return it to the shop. There is no cost to participate. Flies will be judged by Fish Tales staffers. This week's winner will receive a $50.00 Fish Tales gift certificate. We're planning to make this a regular event throughout the winter. Watch here for more information. Fish Tales Fly Shop #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 this should be fun! i recommend anyone who wants too have fun and test the brain too swing by and check this out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflytyer Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 this should be fun! i recommend anyone who wants too have fun and test the brain too swing by and check this out!! i am really interested, one problem, i just have to get a ride down to the shop, i live in the NW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LlamaLeach Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 do you have to deliver the Fly or will a picture do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 The finished fly needs to be dropped off at the shop - we've had one submission completed in-store which you're welcome to do. There are 11 envelopes remaining for the initial mystery fly contest. Anyone that's interested in participating should swing by to pick up their materials. Fly submission deadline is Sunday, December 13 by 4 p.m. We'll post a photo of all submitted flies next week. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Only 5 envelopes left for this week's mystery fly contest. Stop by to pick yours up today. Remember that finished flies for the first mystery fly contest are due back this Sunday (December 13) by 4 o-clock. Have fun! Note - Next week's envelopes will be ready for pick up on Friday, December 11.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 got my stuff. Looks walleye ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Won't have time to make it down to pick up the materials for the first round but I'll be by on the weekend to get in on round 2 for sure. Great idea for a contest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dennis59 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 FISH TALES MYSTERY FLY CONTEST We've put together 24 materials packages which we'll provide to tiers. Materials can be picked up at the shop (first come first served.) Tiers will have until next Sunday (December 13) at 4 p.m. to finish their creation and return it to the shop. There is no cost to participate. Flies will be judged by Fish Tales staffers. This week's winner will receive a $50.00 Fish Tales gift certificate. We're planning to make this a regular event throughout the winter. Watch here for more information. Fish Tales Fly Shop #626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 What if you live out of town and wish to particapate. I have no problem sending the pattern in the mail it would just be the materials. Tight Lines Always Dennis S Dennis Southwick (from Edm.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 We are now out of envelopes for this week's contest. The deadline to return finished flies is Sunday, December 13 at 4 p.m. Materials for the next mystery fly contest can be picked up on Friday, December 11. We'll post a picture of all of this week's submissions and notice of the winner early next week. Thanks to everyone who participated in the initial contest! Fish Tales Fly Shop 626, 12100 Macleod Tr. Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 sales@fishtales.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 The materials for our second Mystery Fly contest are ready to be picked up. Deadline for this one is Sunday, December 20 at 4 p.m. Participants in the first Mystery Fly contest have until Sunday, December 13 at 4 p.m. to return their finished flies. Judging will take place early next week. Watch this thread for pictures and additional information! Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. 626, 12100 Macleod Tr. Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 sales@fishtales.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 All 24 materials packages for the second next mystery fly contest have now been picked up. We look forward to seeing everyone's finished flies. We'll post photos of last week's flies in the next couple of days. Thanks to everyone who's participated so far. The next materials packages will be available for pickup early in the new year. Watch here for details. Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. 626, 12100 Macleod Tr. Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 sales@fishtales.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great idea, currently trying to figure out what to tie for the second contest, have a idea of what I am going to tie but there is one matrial that I have no clue what I am going to use it for.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Is it a requirement to use all the types of material provided? Of course using all would generally mean that you have been more creative, but is it a rule of the contest? Also a big thanks to Fish Tales, great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 You have to use each of the materials in the envelope plus you can use one other material not counting glues and epoxy is what Nancy told me on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Here are the results from the first Mystery Fly Contest.... To recap the idea - Participants are provided with materials which they must incorporate into a finished fly. Some of each of the materials provided needs to be used. Tiers provide their own thread, epoxy/glue, and one additional material. We're encouraging creativity. Entries are judged independently by David, Terry, and Aaron. They do not know who tied each fly as the flies are tracked by number not name. Here is a picture of all the entries for the first mystery fly contest. All three judges chose "The Squid Bitch" tied by Chris D as the winner of the first round of the contest. Chris takes home a $50 Fish Tales Gift Certificate for his effort. We'll be posting step by step tying instructions for the Squid Bitch on our Feature Fly page. In the meantime if you want to see photos of some of the other entries click here. The winning fly... Deadline for the next Mystery Fly Contest is Sunday, December 19 at 4 p.m. More Mystery Fly contests to come early in the new year. Thanks to everyone who's participated to date. Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr S Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Out of curiosity what were the materials in the envelope for the first contest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Each of the envelopes had: 1 x 7/32 Real Eyes Marabou Feather Chartreuse Three Silly Legs - Chartreuse One Size 4 Stainless Hook One Piece of Polar Chenille Chartreuse Two Strands of Flashabou Pearl Out of curiosity what were the materials in the envelope for the first contest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Just a reminder to participants in Fish Tales' second mystery fly tying contest - Flies are due back by 4 o-clock tomorrow (December 20.) We'll post results mid-week. The next round of this ongoing contest will be early in 2010. Have fun! Fish Tales Fly Shop Ltd. #626, 12100 Macleod Tr. Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 you have posted a place to go to for the material/how to pattern for the Squid Bitch...but going there only shows pics...when are you going to post the how to pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 We will let people know that the pattern is on-line as soon as it's available. you have posted a place to go to for the material/how to pattern for the Squid Bitch...but going there only shows pics...when are you going to post the how to pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTales Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 2nd Mystery Fly results now on the Fish Tales website. In the spirit of the season we supplied a selection of red, green, and gold materials and waited to see the creations. Here is what folks came up with. This time David S takes home a new fly line for his efforts with the Shrimpy Santa. The next mystery fly contest will be early in January. Watch here for details. Enjoy the holidays and time with friends and family. The shop is closed until Monday, December 28. Fish Tales Fly Shop 626, 12100 Macleod Tr Calgary, AB T2J 7G9 403-640-1273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Love it. I like the little crawfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipestoneflyguy Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Would love to get in on the next one if you guys would be willing to mail out to Lake Louise - I'd be happy to put a $5 bill in the envelope on the way back to cover the cost of stamp and extra effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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