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The heart and soul of the Virtual Flybox are the fly swap pages. You will discover hundreds of patterns from all around the world with full color photos and tying instructions.
Back in late 1996, I was going through a major attention span lapse. I suppose I needed an extra project to keep me happy and out of trouble. I created the Illustrated Pattern Swap (IPS). And just what IS this Illustrated Pattern Swap? It's an eclectic collection of written/illustrated flyfishing patterns, images and stories done by members of the Internet's "FLYFISH@" Listserv.
What you have here is the very first IPS. Unlike subsequent years for the IPS, in this first one, all the entries related to a flyfishing pattern. All the participants included not only a description and illustrations of the pattern, but also a tied version.
Colorado 1997
Don't forget to check out the other Illustrated Pattern Swaps: IPS II | IPS III
One central forum for all goods related to fly fishing and tying. This is the place to sell your extra goodies or find that special bargain. For a limited time no listing fees or commissions will be charged...