Weekly Shortcasts for 2012-12-13

Can hydrofracking affect the plants and animals we eat? (or the fish?) — Elizabeth Royte http://t.co/9pSCH4m6 ->
Northern California has reason to be skeptical of water promises – Chico Enterprise Record http://t.co/SvThsTxA ->
California legislators introduce fracking legislation (forcing disclosure of activities and chemicals): http://t.co/Yry4bW2f ->
Best fly fishing interview ever (literally) — What you probably don't want to know about Fly Fishing! http://t.co/Y1E3rAKF ->
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Fishing Ban on Cumberland River Tailwaters | Outdoor Life http://t.co/2LpLHpDr ->
My favorite writing notebook now available in a high-viz waterproof version! http://t.co/OLX5kECf @fieldnotesbrand ->
Ahhh, the simple, carefree life of a fishing camp caretaker (a classic from Fish in a Barrel Pond): http://t.co/brvGqsjs ->

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12 Comments

marty December 14, 2012, 6:14 am Reply

I live in TN and fish the local tailwaters a lot. The Corps is effectively declaring war on fishermen and wanting to close miles of perfectly safe water to boats/ wading. Granted a few idiots over the years have killed themselves ( but stupid should hurt) far more have drowned in the corps sanctioned swimming areas. In our dealings with the corps the local fishermen have seen few signs of intelligent life and a staggering amount of incompetence, idiocy, and obvious laziness. At one time the corps was staffed with professionals ….. sadly those days are long gone. These idiots work for us we are not their subjects….. I have my torch and pitchfork ready ……

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Tom Chandler December 14, 2012, 10:58 am Reply

So you’re a big fan then?

It sounds like you have an utter lack of leverage. Be nice to get a few political types on your side.

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JP2 December 14, 2012, 6:48 am Reply

HA! Owens Valley….That’s all N. California needs to remember when it comes to “water use for the whole state”…..”Oh,no!.We are more enlightened now” Yeah…right…
On a lighter note….Fly Fishing interview rocks…..

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Tom Chandler December 14, 2012, 10:58 am Reply

JP2: HA! Owens Valley….That’s all N. California needs to remember when it comes to “water use for the whole state”…..”Oh,no!.We are more enlightened now” Yeah…right…

Two more words for you: Trinity River.

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Tom Chandler December 14, 2012, 10:54 am Reply

I’m happy to have the Weekly Short Casts back. The old technology broke and it’s taken this long to get something new working. Hopefully, from now on…

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trout chaser December 14, 2012, 11:29 am Reply

I have a grandmother, and assorted aunts, uncles and cousins in the Oak Ridge/Knoxville area. Tennessee is a pretty damn cool place for the fly fisherman I have to say. However, the corps throwing its weight around seems like a historical trend. You could add Idaho to the list as well. Unfortunate.

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Tom Chandler December 17, 2012, 10:38 am Reply

trout chaser: is a pretty damn cool place for the fly fisherman I have to say

I have friends back that way and friendship dictates I repeat the following statement (provided by those friends): There is no worthwhile fly fishing in the Knoxville area. None. Zilch. Everyone should continue flying to Montana.

You’re welcome.

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Victor December 15, 2012, 8:18 am Reply

Glad it’s back,with everything you have going on it’s wonder you have time to keep us all informed and amused
best Victor
Trout Chaser did I miss something ? SW idaho

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trout chaser December 15, 2012, 9:11 pm Reply

Victor:
Glad it’s back,with everything you have going on it’s wonder you have time to keep us all informed and amused
best VictorTrout Chaser did I miss something ? SW idaho

I’m currently domiciled in Moscow, ID. One thing that became pretty clear soon after moving here is the way the corps rolled right over local interests in pursuit of their projects. Dworshak dam in particular comes to mind. ‘Course now there’s quite a large number of folks who’ve come to believe that the dams are their best interests. Full circle and all that.

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Scott December 16, 2012, 7:20 pm Reply

Nice to hear about another user of Field Notes! Always with me!

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Tom Chandler December 17, 2012, 10:38 am Reply

Scott:
Nice to hear about another user of Field Notes! Always with me!

Now they can go with you even underwater…

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trout chaser December 17, 2012, 4:11 pm Reply

Tom Chandler: I have friends back that way and friendship dictates I repeat the following statement (provided by those friends): There is no worthwhile fly fishing in the Knoxville area. None. Zilch. Everyone should continue flying to Montana.

You’re welcome.

You are correct, I was getting slightly confused, remembering those women VOLS in their cutoff jeans and stretchy orange t-shirts. Fly fishing takes many forms when you’re young and single…

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