We’re #1!! (in Slaw Dog pictures)
By Tom Chandler on Apr 13, 2007 in Underground Entertainment
Clearly, Guy from the Yellowstone fly fishing blog has way too much time on his hands.
He sent me an e-mail noting that the Trout Underground has seized total control of Google, at least in the online slaw dog image department.
For example, if you Google “slaw dog” the Trout Underground comes up #4. Not bad.
However, access the Google Image search and type in “slaw dog” — the Trout Underground’s fetching images come up #1 and #2!
Sure, other fly fishing blogs might rank higher for those rarely useful search terms like “how to nymph” or “fly fishing,” but at the Underground we have vision. The future of fly fishing is slaw — as in “slaw dog.”
Remember, we got there first. See you at Google, Tom Chandler.
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kbarton10 | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
Another Trout Underground soft porn picture… that dog is conspicuously underdressed.
Tom Chandler | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
That is the original Phillips 66 Gas Station dog from last year’s trip (I’m currently writing a post about getting ready for this year’s trip).
As such, it might be considered and Original — and a model for slaw dogs constructed offsite…
Heddon17 | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
Is it any wonder those things are sold at GAS stations??
Tom Chandler | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
Yes, a gas station is the correct distribution channel for a slaw dog. No doubt.
Smellslikefish | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
Mmmmmm. It’s almost lunchtime and I’ve suddenly got a hankerin’.
Don George | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
After reading kbarton10’s comment, can I start calling them “Porn Dogs”??
md
Tom Chandler | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
If we did start calling them “porn dogs” the Trout Underground’s Google traffic would go through the roof.
I’m just not sure I want to sterilize the site at the end of each day…
Larry Swearingen | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
hmmmm, boy. An undercooked hunk of mystery meat !
Sure makes me hungry !
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NOT !
Larry S
murdock | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
Tom, you have a unique opportunity to leverage this buzz into a profit center. I envision a Trout Underground Brand of hotdogs and fixin’s.
Tom Chandler | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
Damn. You’ve uncovered The Plan.
First came the slaw dogs, then a line of unremarkable overseas fly rods bearing Wally the Wonderdog’s paw print.
I’m checking my phone for a wiretap.
Bill Markwood | Apr 13, 2007 | Reply
that dog might taste good, but I’d have to close my eyes when I went to eat one.
Clay | Apr 14, 2007 | Reply
I still can’t believe you eat those carcinagin sticks. Can’t you afford the microwavable ham sandwick or the hot pocket?
Tom Chandler | Apr 14, 2007 | Reply
Let’s not confuse convenience store food with real gas station cooking. That’s all I’m saying.
Clay: the flies arrived — the stonefly is very cool, though I imagine it’s good for one fish before the legs go?
Clay | Apr 15, 2007 | Reply
Actually, the legs are made from 4x tipet material. I have never had any break off, (except after fighting a steelhead). I know, everybody says my bodies are too thin, trust me! These are the “shiznit”!! I hope you actually use them and would like to know how you, or the fish, like them. You may want to put some floatant on them as I have not. I usually wait until I see the current before I do so. The fish sure seem to like them, at least up here!! Enjoy!
Tom Chandler | Apr 15, 2007 | Reply
It’s an interesting pattern — and it’s a stonefly nymph you could actually sight fish in slow, shallow water.
I’ll shoot some pictures this week (also have some flies from Richard Merritt that are worth a picture).
Clay | Apr 17, 2007 | Reply
Tom, actually that fly is a Hexagania Limbata nymph. We get a giant Hex hatch in late June that is quite amazing. Millions of huge mayflies hatching in front of you, at night nonetheless, and massive trout going bananas. You could put a cigarrette butt on a hook and catch some pigs. I hope you like my BWO’s as well. And that emerger is quite productive as well. I appreciate you taking the time to check them out. As a tier I am honored that you like them.
kbarton10 | Apr 17, 2007 | Reply
No offense meant, but I am struck by the singularity of “honor” mentioned with flytying.
As a lifelong flytyer, there is little I wouldn’t do in the pursuit of fur and feathers; including bludgeon baby seals, rape assorted rare/endangered species wantonly, all without a shred of remorse or guilt.
I find the practice of that art, engaging, educational, and peaceful … which belies the carnage I (we) leave in our wake.
Having practiced obscene rituals on the neighbors Pale Blue Dun tabby cat (shorn like a sheep), having skinned a SF zoo Rhode Island rooster on the premises, having pelted an Oppossum on a neighbors lawn, I can attest to the lengths WE will go to obtain materials - I just have never seen honor used in the same sentence.
Idle Musings, Ignore. (Paris Hilton Pic)
Tom Chandler | Apr 18, 2007 | Reply
kbarton, I believe you admitted to at least two misdemeanors, but your larger point is taken. Fortunately, my fly tying materials come neatly packaged in plastic ziplock bags, so there’s simply no need for me to be confronted by their origins.
Clay | Apr 18, 2007 | Reply
You know I used to tie with an Orvis guide friend of mine, (he is actually my sons godfather), but the day he and a fly shop employee came back with a Blue Heron, (supposedly dead on the side of the river, with a bullet hole in it), I make sure I purchase all of my materials. Just to be sure they are killed legally. WOW, I just came to an obscene conclusion…You are correct Mr. Barton, I am a rotten muderous scavenger that revels in the destruction of GOD’s creations. I should be slapped and sterilized so this never happens again. Thank you for setting me straight, I will never fish with anything other than a rubber worm again. THANKS!!!