Comments on: Brain Injury Ends Smoking Addiction – Is There New Hope For Fly Fishermen?

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:38:34 +0000

Jim Reams used to be the “Best, least-known” Bamboo Rod Builder in the country. I would venture to say his hollowbuilts are among the most advanced bamboo you can buy (Wayne Maca’s rods excepted), and the growth in his waiting list over the last year suggests he’s been discovered.

Sweetgrass is a different story; lots of hype, but no rods produced yet. I realize I’m running against the tide here, but I’d wait.

I’ve gotta get some bamboo rod articles written. Gotta.

By: Jim Webb

Jim Webb — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:14:11 +0000

I think “dark side” is a bit severe. I told the fella who sold it to me that I would never buy another rod that is not bamboo. Now, both Reams and Sweetgrass are looking interesting. Wonder where I’m gonna find a bank that will let me take out a loan for those. Get your own hammer; it’s too late for me.

By: clay

clay — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:34:38 +0000

Quick someone hit me in the head!!!!!

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:43:48 +0000

Gone to the dark side (and apparently penniless now too).

By: Jim Webb

Jim Webb — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:57:23 +0000

Alas, it’s too late. Bought a new 8′ 4 wt Winston BIIx w/ULA P2 reel two days ago. But maybe if I still do the hammer thing, I won’t care when the creditors start calling. The rod is the fastest I’ve ever owned, but interestingly, not that much more powerful than my 71/2′ 5wt bamboo…just a lot faster.

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:09:53 +0000

You could always put the video camera on a tripod, but somebody’s gotta dial 911, and it probably won’t be you.

By: Jim Webb

Jim Webb — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:53:35 +0000

Do I have to take the pictures? What about the video?

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:27:36 +0000

Video would be good too. YouTube’s hot.

By: Smithhammer

Smithhammer — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:40:07 +0000

Ideally with before and after pics.

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:23:33 +0000

Jim: While the Underground doesn't guarantee any results, we embrace the scientific method of experimentation, and are all for someone else trying and reporting the results back to us.

By: Jim Webb

Jim Webb — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:46:13 +0000

So, if I hit myself in the head with a ball peen hammer right behind the ear, that’ll do it, right?

By: Smithhammer

Smithhammer — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:19:24 +0000

Hell, even if it only worked on the magazine compulsion it would be worth it.

But I fear fly fishing roots anchor deeper in the ‘ol grey matter than the ear…