Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Nov 5, 2009, 8:50 am
The fly fishing? About as good it usually is later in the October Caddis hatch – when the fish are used to seeing them and enough of the hummingbird-sized bugs are dying to make it interesting. ...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Nov 5, 2009, 6:00 am
Technically speaking, this post proves Singlebarbed's a stark raving loon: http://tinyurl.com/ylfdyu3 # Pat Dorsey talks tailwasters on Ask About Fly Fishing (inet radio) tonight: http://www.askab...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Nov 3, 2009, 3:29 pm
With only minutes to spare before older (less-better-looking) bro arrives and we head out to see what damage we can do to the trout population (hopefully in the grip of October Caddis fever), I though...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Nov 2, 2009, 3:04 pm
For some reason, people often ask me to do things I’m not good at instead of the things I’m really good at, which is why I should have expected THE CALL – the one where I was invited...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Nov 1, 2009, 6:00 am
Some stunning pictures of Autumn featured on the Big Picture blog: http://bit.ly/Y5Bom # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 31, 2009, 8:00 am
You're a woman and you fly fish. So what do you call yourself? (Got me) http://tinyurl.com/yhe78j2 # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 30, 2009, 8:00 am
RT @Moldychum: New Analysis Finds Anglo American’s Pebble Mine Project Poses Significant Risks for Investors http://bit.ly/1wEfhw # Contributing to Twitter accounts for two clients and finding Echof...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Oct 29, 2009, 9:01 pm
Contributing to Twitter accounts for two clients and finding Echofon and HootSuite indispensable: hootsuite.com & echofon.com # Good news for those losing everything in the recession – all that...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 29, 2009, 8:00 am
Good news for those losing everything in the recession: Your money is killing you anyway http://tinyurl.com/yahzjq5 # Tamanawis fly fishing blog posts nice "Season's End" photo essay: http://bit.l...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 28, 2009, 12:26 pm
In yet another example of the Underground’s willingness to Lead the Fly Fishing Universe into bankruptcy, I’ve dreamt up yet another brilliant money making scam idea. First, some backgrou...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 28, 2009, 11:11 am
It’s Day 53 of the Underground Home Hostage Crisis, and our erstwhile contractor has yet to put in an appearance (or oy vey, call or write). (Actually, I just learned it’s Day 63. Damn.) ...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 27, 2009, 8:00 am
Bear prefer breaking into minivans to other vehicles: http://bit.ly/3T5ojO # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 26, 2009, 9:52 am
(On Day 51 of the Trout Underground Home Hostage Crisis)
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 25, 2009, 8:00 am
Urban Fly Fisher season ends, decides small streams the ticket (we agree): http://bit.ly/1L5bAR # All Things Considered (NPR show) hits the river in waders, interviews Oregon Gov. Kulongoski: http://t...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 23, 2009, 5:37 pm
It’s Day 47 of the Underground Home Hostage Crisis, and while sleep patterns are slowly returning, Trout Underground/Man Cave World Headquarters remain under siege – the target of insurgen...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 23, 2009, 5:35 pm
Sure, Chris Raine builds a nice bamboo fly rod, and Wayne Eng is a nice guy and knows the local waters and all, but… Why do I fish with old, hairy guys again?
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Oct 22, 2009, 9:01 pm
Old Tech Tip: Writing many short Web copy blurbs, so wrote copy specs on Post-It, stuck it on corner of screen to prevent dreaded copy drift # Best client brief ever (Mick Jaggger asks Andy Warhol to ...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 22, 2009, 8:00 am
Boom lowered on North Carolina fisheries dept: Getting sued for lax gill net regulation (Capt. Gordon has news) http://tinyurl.com/yjoejml # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 19, 2009, 2:22 pm
Remember the flap over Darth Dick Cheney’s speaking gig at the American Museum of Fly Fishing? The AMFF is probably hoping you’ve forgotten, but in what appears to be a naked money grab, ...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 19, 2009, 8:00 am
Beaver being used as creek restoration tool in Utah (including fish populations) http://tinyurl.com/yz8zk4j # Sporting endeavors as vessels of hope (Smithhammer does it again) http://busterwantstofish...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Oct 18, 2009, 9:53 am
About 4 pm, I become the undead – the Zombie Formerly Named TC who staggers around the house and eating the brains of the living. It’s the result of a potent cocktail of “new baby...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 17, 2009, 9:36 am
Every day about 4 pm, I become the undead – the Zombie Formerly Named TC who staggers around the house trying to the eat the brains of the living – the result of a potent cocktail of advan...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Oct 15, 2009, 9:01 pm
Back from Ethiopia, recovering from sleep dep and jet lag, learning to be a dad, and writing a Web site. This, at least, feels normal. # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 15, 2009, 8:00 am
Killer pics from muskie fly fishing trip from Sleeping in the Dirt: http://bit.ly/3wU18 # Damnit – Ian's in Montana while I'm in Ethiopia. Nice Montana trout pics here: http://tinyurl.co...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 14, 2009, 8:00 am
The Underground's jet lagged, sleep-deprived, and staring at the remodeling project a contractor has totall screwed up, but he's back. # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 13, 2009, 9:56 am
It was late Saturday and the L&T and I were blasting our way up the Upper Sacramento River canyon – new, cranky daughter in the car seat and two barely conscious adults piloting – when the...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Oct 13, 2009, 9:41 am
The Orvis Podcast series continues with all-new fly fishing tips (plus new podcasts on hunting and shotgunning). Learn from one of fly fishing’s most respected authors: Tom Rosenbauer, author of...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Oct 1, 2009, 9:01 pm
Taking a 15.35 hour plane flight; writing or Ambien? (the cowards way out looms…) # RT @DrWicked: Write or Die Desktop Edition is coming along swimmingly! # Occams's RazR sorta calls out Set...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 30, 2009, 12:48 am
Forwarded to us via Outdoor Babe MK (and found on the Facebook page of Kialoa paddles), we’d like to note the above fly fisherperson is also a fulltime marine biologist, so we’re awarding ...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Sep 29, 2009, 6:49 pm
I’m not sure if this seems funny because it’s really hilarious or because I’m jet lagged beyond belief and posting it from a Dubai hotel room at 3:45 am. Either way, kudos to Scott ...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 29, 2009, 8:00 am
Woo-Hoo! Scored a biz class upgrade on 16 hour flight. # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 27, 2009, 8:00 am
Fly Fishermen, wildlife organization in conflict over management of River Itchen (cradle of modern fly fishing) http://tinyurl.com/ydvvfar # Big bucks on the line at NC fly fishing tournament (@flyfis...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 26, 2009, 12:43 pm
... ’t care of course – this year I’ve been on a small stream jag which pretty much guarantees a dearth ... fully submerged and looking up, trying to approximate what a handsome, ...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 26, 2009, 12:25 pm
Fly fishing a small stream rarely generates the reams of “technical” literature devoured by fly fishing’s technocrats. It’s a simple act, and suggesting the #16 Red Humpy I fis...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 26, 2009, 8:00 am
Idahot Statesman publishes October Caddis pattern (gotta love a newspaper that runs dry fly patterns, eh?) http://tinyurl.com/yashw62 # Economic value of roadless areas? Ted Williams quantifies it for...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 25, 2009, 1:49 pm
I won’t lie to the Undergrounders (well, not right now); it’s Crazy Time here at Trout Underground/Man Cave World Headquarters. Still, as everyone knows, when the going gets tough, the to...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 25, 2009, 1:15 pm
The Orvis Podcast series continues with all-new fly fishing tips. Learn from one of fly fishing’s most respected authors: Tom Rosenbauer, author of numerous fly-fishing books (including The Orvi...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 25, 2009, 10:52 am
Local bamboo fly rod builder Chris Raine is holding yet another Great Western Bamboo Rod Makers Gathering, and if your tastes run to bamboo fly rods, smoked ribs and crowds of cranky, badly-in-need-of...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 25, 2009, 8:00 am
RT @flyfishmagazine: When Gill Netters Attack – NC Fishing Guide almost boarded by crazed gill netters. http://tinyurl.com/ydfrnb6 # Followup to Plant Poaching story: Ginseng poaching in Ohio...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Sep 24, 2009, 9:01 pm
Procrastination flow chart (includes IM and Random Browse loops, plus food) http://www.projectsidewalk.com/images/flowchart2.jpg # Has anyone noticed that clicking the mouse HARDER a second time rarel...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 24, 2009, 8:58 pm
Record low flows and strong fall Chinook salmon run could spell disaster on Klamath tributary The following is a press release received from Craig Tucker (of the Yurok Tribe) and the Klamath Riverkee...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 24, 2009, 8:00 am
Fish see color? Lots of news about it lately, including this from Taunted by Waters: http://tinyurl.com/ngmsx6 # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 23, 2009, 10:28 am
You know you’re having a bad day when you finally shrug off your responsibilities, get out on the water for a little fly fishing, and relax… Ahh, the peace… The tranquility… Th...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 22, 2009, 8:00 am
RT @matt_weiser: Don't pin your hopes on El Nino to bust the CA #drought this winter. http://bit.ly/F5uh6 # Calaveras River fishkill near Stockton reported: http://tinyurl.com/mnwvjx # RT @matt_we...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Copywriter Underground - Sep 21, 2009, 1:25 pm
An influential professor always told me that comfort is your enemy, which is why – every once in a while – we all need to pick up a brick and toss it through one of the plate glass windows...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 20, 2009, 7:52 pm
More than two years ago, I questioned the legitimacy of a 43.6 pound, world-record rainbow trout caught at Lake Diefenbaker after learning that it was an escapee from a fish farm – a rainbow tro...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 19, 2009, 8:00 am
Another reason to fly fish fresh water: There are no Crazed 6' Long Conger Eels: http://tinyurl.com/mxhopn # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 18, 2009, 11:57 am
I don’t know how I missed this (probably, I dunno, fishing or something), but as the the Fly Fishing World’s Leading Authority on Emerging Fly Fishing Trends, the Underground is shocked to...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 18, 2009, 11:56 am
At this point, I’m forced to feign surprise that I missed the start of the Orvis National Casting Competition in four-hours-up-the-road Bend, Oregon – being as the only alternative is to a...
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Tom C. posted an article on The Trout Underground - Sep 18, 2009, 8:00 am
RT @mstansberry: RegisterGuard editorial on getting hatchery trout out of the McKenzie River. Write letters to the RG! http://bit.ly/LCZmu # Powered by Twitter Tools
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