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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Unfollow me, please
I have been actively engaged on Twitter for roughly twenty months. During that time I have met some interesting folks, and had some fun. I also learned a lot about people, social interaction, marketing, network complexity, and myself. But no … Continue reading
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”
The sun still rides high above the Front Range. As I walk up the road I check my line. The tippet looks strained right at the knot I just tied. I bite down on each side of the blood while … Continue reading
Name a fish that is worth killing
This comes out of southeastern Queensland, Australia – the wholesale massacre of a school of breeding-size permit: That’s one school of trophy size permit (aka snub-nosed dart or oyster crackers) that no longer exists. Local anglers Fisho spoke with say … Continue reading
Conjured in On The Fly
Tagged commercial fishing, food, sportfishing, sustainable fisheries
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“Are they just checking boxes like mindless drones?”
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on missing out on federal education funds… This ain’t no political forum, but I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson the above provides.
Line review: Rio Trout LT
When I first heard about the Rio Trout LT, I immediately presumed Rio foresaw a trend towards lighter rods and slower actions. Whether that’s the global case or not, it has happened, to some degree, around these parts. Hence, begging … Continue reading
What happens in Steamboat stays in Steamboat
A bachelor party took place in Steamboat Springs this past weekend. Question: Who’s the lucky guy? Answer: Part-time fly-fishing guide and full-time cool cat Tim Marek. Question: You guys fished then, right? I mean, you were right next door to … Continue reading
Talismans are for superstitious weirdos (like my friends and I)
I know this person who has a necklace of tiny shells hanging from their rear-view mirror. Every once in a while they reach up and fiddle with it. The guise is releasing nervous anxiety, but it’s easy to see through … Continue reading
Conjured in On The Fly
Tagged Buddha, goog luck charms, hyena, Michael White, superstition
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How bad does it really smell?
What you are smelling is the scent of failure. It is an unmistakable zero as far as you are concerned. Your endeavor started off with a bang – you were overtly enthusiastic about its potential. All signs pointed to a … Continue reading
Constructive criticism
A second round of thoughts on some work I’m doing hits the inbox: Take the Strunk and White principle of “less is more” and apply it mercilessly and see what the outcome is. I look left, and on the second … Continue reading
Sharkskin, or Shark Sin?
Guest Commentary by Tom “Lemonade” Teasdale It is no secret that 3M is one of the largest corporations in America today. They make everything from the tape we wrap our holiday gifts with to aerospace polymers used to build stealth … Continue reading
Conjured in On The Fly
Tagged Florida, lemon shark, satire, Scientific Anglers, Sharkskin
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