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Archive for November 6th, 2007

Monday Morning Follies: The Writer’s Strike Ain’t Gonna Stop Us

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It’s Monday morning at the Underground, which means I’m getting depressed about the things I didn’t do over the weekend, the things I’ve gotta do this week, and the fishing that won’t get done because of both of them. Then there’s the little matter of our ongoing stream access battle, which I’ll address at […]

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Hallmark Creates Keepsake Fishing Ornament

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It is always nice to find gifts related to a person’s interests, hobbies, and passion. Recognizing that there are hundreds of thousands of people who are crazy about bass fishing, Hallmark has given us another gift idea for a fisherman. Created by artist John “Collin” Francis this replica of the famous Bass Anglers Sports […]

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

The Detroit Free Press: Just Like the Trout Underground, But Slower

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The regular Undergrounders might remember my field test of the Orvis Helios fly rod. I liked it, though not as much as the Detroit Free Press (found via MidCurrent), who loved the Helios enough to lightly bitch slap the biggest name in fly rods. To whit:
I got to use the 9 foot for a […]

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Deep Sparkle Pupa Variation

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My favourite caddis pupa pattern is Gary LaFontaine’s Deep Sparkle Pupa. Green has been most effective color for me. I have replaced the hackle fibres of the original pattern with lively CDC fibres. This fly is fast to tie and ugly enough for trout to love it.

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007