Comments on: Fly Fishing the Upper Sacramento in Winter… Barely Winter… http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/ Fly Fishing the Upper Sacramento River : Tom Chandler's Fly Fishing Life : Fly Rods are the Measure of Life Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:56:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Real Outdoor Writers - Rods, Rifles, and Rhetoric - Skinny Moose Media http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52334 The Real Outdoor Writers - Rods, Rifles, and Rhetoric - Skinny Moose Media Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:40:32 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52334 [...] Fly Fishing the Upper Sacramento in Winter…Barely Winter… is a post that is typical of Tom Chandler’s writing at the Trout Underground.  It’s a story any fly-fisherman could tell, but I’m glad Tom is telling it.  There is a nice mix of sensitive description, gorgeous photos, and a bit of the practical.  Quotable quote:  ”some people crave powerful illegal drugs, others accumulate power and expensive cars, but I’ve got a thing for rising trout.” [...] [...] Fly Fishing the Upper Sacramento in Winter…Barely Winter… is a post that is typical of Tom Chandler’s writing at the Trout Underground.  It’s a story any fly-fisherman could tell, but I’m glad Tom is telling it.  There is a nice mix of sensitive description, gorgeous photos, and a bit of the practical.  Quotable quote:  ”some people crave powerful illegal drugs, others accumulate power and expensive cars, but I’ve got a thing for rising trout.” [...]

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52333 Tom Chandler Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:20:07 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52333 Nicole: Speaking as the Underground's Interim Director of Secrecy and Skullduggery, I'd like to officially (and helpfully) point out that all of the places photographed in the Underground are Not Where You Think They Are. Nicole: Speaking as the Underground’s Interim Director of Secrecy and Skullduggery, I’d like to officially (and helpfully) point out that all of the places photographed in the Underground are Not Where You Think They Are.

]]> By: wayne eng http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52324 wayne eng Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:43:48 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52324 Hey Babe......You must have recognize the fish!..C.Ya in march....wayne. Hey Babe……You must have recognize the fish!..C.Ya in march….wayne.

]]> By: Nicole http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52314 Nicole Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:10:32 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52314 sounds like a magical day on the river. that stretch looks familiar -- wayne -- did we hit that last time i was up there? so jelous of you two! can't wait to be up there again (looking at March??). sounds like a magical day on the river. that stretch looks familiar — wayne — did we hit that last time i was up there? so jelous of you two! can’t wait to be up there again (looking at March??).

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52300 Tom Chandler Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:59:45 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52300 Everything I know about streamer fishing I learned from Ian Rutter, who's got a <a href="http://www.randrflyfishing.com/2008/12/15/fly-fishing-with-streamers-advice-from-the-guides/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">book on the subject coming soon.</a> Everything I know about streamer fishing I learned from Ian Rutter, who’s got a book on the subject coming soon.

]]> By: Bjorn http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52298 Bjorn Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:10:42 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52298 That's good news about the Patagonia boots... Santa brought me a pair and I can't wait to try them out. Now I have to figure out what to do with my pairs of Patagonia felted boots... hmmm... I'm a big Patagonia fan... we got to honor Yvon Chouinard this past year and that meant I got to meet him and talk Babine steelies a little. Streamer fishing the USac... I've never really done that... I'd love to chat more about what your strategies were for that. B- That’s good news about the Patagonia boots… Santa brought me a pair and I can’t wait to try them out. Now I have to figure out what to do with my pairs of Patagonia felted boots… hmmm…

I’m a big Patagonia fan… we got to honor Yvon Chouinard this past year and that meant I got to meet him and talk Babine steelies a little.

Streamer fishing the USac… I’ve never really done that… I’d love to chat more about what your strategies were for that.

B-

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52286 Tom Chandler Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:11:17 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52286 Michael; Though I'm largely a bamboo/fiberglass guy, I've got a 389LL blank tucked away. It's one sweet rod. El: So far so good. The boots really shone when wading shallow water and stepping up on a dry rock - an act of faith when wearing a studded boot. And yes, I've also come to the conclusion there's a right and wrong way to place your feet when wading - something that affects wading safety more than the sole material. More to come. Michael; Though I’m largely a bamboo/fiberglass guy, I’ve got a 389LL blank tucked away. It’s one sweet rod.

El: So far so good. The boots really shone when wading shallow water and stepping up on a dry rock – an act of faith when wearing a studded boot. And yes, I’ve also come to the conclusion there’s a right and wrong way to place your feet when wading – something that affects wading safety more than the sole material.

More to come.

]]> By: El Pescador http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52285 El Pescador Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:42:01 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52285 I'm happy to hear that you are "pleasantly surprised" with the performance of the Patagonia sticky rubber Riverwalker TC. With all the press over new competitor outsoles I appreciate the exposure for a product which has been in the water since 2005. Riverwalkers are one of, if not the lightest, fastest drying, supportive wading boots available. Our sticky rubber compound and star tread design offers excellent grip with 360 degree traction. Though we are working on some new ideas for footwear, the current Riverwalker offered in 3 outsole choices is hard to beat. We will continue to offer it in 2010. If anyone is interested in additional info/commentary on Riverwalkers then check out these links: http://www.wayupstream.com/2008/05/wading-into-position.html http://www.wayupstream.com/2007/03/sticky-rubber-soles.html Steve Stracqualursi Patagonia Fly Fishing Director I’m happy to hear that you are “pleasantly surprised” with the performance of the Patagonia sticky rubber Riverwalker TC. With all the press over new competitor outsoles I appreciate the exposure for a product which has been in the water since 2005. Riverwalkers are one of, if not the lightest, fastest drying, supportive wading boots available. Our sticky rubber compound and star tread design offers excellent grip with 360 degree traction. Though we are working on some new ideas for footwear, the current Riverwalker offered in 3 outsole choices is hard to beat. We will continue to offer it in 2010. If anyone is interested in additional info/commentary on Riverwalkers then check out these links:

http://www.wayupstream.com/2008/05/wading-into-position.html

http://www.wayupstream.com/2007/03/sticky-rubber-soles.html

Steve Stracqualursi
Patagonia Fly Fishing Director

]]> By: SmellsLikeFish http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52283 SmellsLikeFish Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:23:40 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52283 I made it out last Sunday for a couple of hours in the afternoon - walked from my house if that gives you an idea of where I fished. Sunny, sunny, sunny with steady wind gusts which made casting difficult - but a nice little olive hatch going on in the bright sun. Got one on top and one down below and I only quit because I had to run to the bathroom - that's the one downside to fishing the residential section, you can't run to the bushes... I made it out last Sunday for a couple of hours in the afternoon – walked from my house if that gives you an idea of where I fished. Sunny, sunny, sunny with steady wind gusts which made casting difficult – but a nice little olive hatch going on in the bright sun. Got one on top and one down below and I only quit because I had to run to the bathroom – that’s the one downside to fishing the residential section, you can’t run to the bushes…

]]> By: wayne eng http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52281 wayne eng Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:42:38 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52281 Tom.........They say you can tell whats on someones mind if you look into their eyes. Look into the first trout eye you can see the suns refection on the water as it dips into the southern horizon. I thought I heard the trout say 'Its a beautiful day can I go now! Maybe it was just the sound of river.......maybe. Tom………They say you can tell whats on someones mind if you look into their eyes. Look into the first trout eye you can see the suns refection on the water as it dips into the southern horizon. I thought I heard the trout say ‘Its a beautiful day can I go now! Maybe it was just the sound of river…….maybe.

]]> By: Kentucky Jim http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52278 Kentucky Jim Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:16:27 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52278 Beautiful pics! What a great day! Beautiful pics! What a great day!

]]> By: Michael http://troutunderground.com/2009/01/14/fly-fishing-the-upper-sacramento-in-winter-barely-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-52275 Michael Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:40:23 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/?p=2524#comment-52275 RE: The Pesky Details This last Sunday I pulled out the 389 for the first time in 18 months, and it felt as unconditionally loving as the day I bought it. Alas, we too failed to trip over a hatch, but an afternoon cloud break made it all good. RE: The Pesky Details

This last Sunday I pulled out the 389 for the first time in 18 months, and it felt as unconditionally loving as the day I bought it. Alas, we too failed to trip over a hatch, but an afternoon cloud break made it all good.

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