Personal watercraft and shiny new drift boats dot fly fishing’s landscape, though at times those steering the things look a little out of control.
That’s why — in a blatant free plug for a local business — I’m flogging a whitewater guide training school on the Upper Sacramento River May 3-5. 

It’s run by River […]

This post is one of two things. It’s either a simple real estate listing (I’m selling my house in Dunsmuir, and figure an Undergrounder might be ready to make the break from “civilized” life), or it’s a story about someone setting off on a new adventure.
If you want to know about real estate in Dunsmuir, […]

The raving capitalists at Moldy Chum recently conducted an interesting (and highly gratifying) comparison of Web traffic at some of the major fly fishing e-commerce sites.
After comparing the leading fly fishing only sites (Fly Shop, etc) to the big boxes (Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops, etc), they threw the Trout Underground into the mix.
The results?
If my […]

Since nobody has stepped up to buy the poor, boatless Trout Underground a wooden drift boat this Christmas (and I can only assume most of you wanted to, but thought someone else already had), I wanted to let you know there’s still time to shop.
Sierra Trading Post (one of our affiliates) is offering a free […]

Just a reminder; the Underground is an affiliate of the Sierra Trading Post, Orvis and Cabelas.
Given the lazy nature of most fly fishers, these links represent a golden opportunity to buy all your Trout Underground-bound Xmas gifts without leaving your desk!
Yes Undergrounders, we’re offering yet another service for the weak, infirm and just downright lazy […]

The eagle-eyed among you will notice I added an Orvis affiliate button to the Underground’s sidebar.
The idea is simple: if you’re going to buy something from them anyway, then click through to their site from here, and I’ll get a small fraction to help support the Underground.
And hell, if you want to buy something and […]

Wanted to say “thanks” to everyone for clicking through to Sierra Trading Post and buying bargain gear (hope you all took advantage of the 15% savings).
While I’m not booking any trips to Belize, it looks like Sierra Trading Post will send a check for better than half this month’s hosting costs.
Thanks again!
And if you’re itching […]

Sometimes I’ll throw together a post of selected bargains from the Sierra Trading Post - and I’ll always start by notifying you that I get a small percentage commission on the gig.
These are typically things I’d buy (if I had any money), and they’re usually exceptional deals. Remember: Sierra Trading Post orders over $125 will […]