Monthly Archives: July 2012

Southern Comfort

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

  The Florida fryalator is in high gear. Each and everyday the mercury eclipses 90. Humidity hovers at 70 percent and the big gold orb roars down from the heavens. It can be intense. Blinding light, the air as heavy as a blanket. Then come … Continue reading →

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Kayaking for the Silver King

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Right now tarpon are scarce in front of my marina, although jumbos hangout there regularly in early spring. Ten miles down the road in Matlacha, however, there are plenty of silver kings. Its a very cool location for many reasons. So I launched … Continue reading →

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Reeling in Reds, Fly Fishing for Redfish

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Right now I’m seeing more snook than anything else. Believe me that’s fine by me, but I’m enjoying other species as well. Spotted Seatrout are eager biters, tend to fight on top, and look a bit like their northern cousin … Continue reading →

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Jumping a Tarpon at First Light

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday I got down to the ramp at first light. As I’m dropping the Adios into the drink I spy a fin glide by, 20 feet away. Tarpon. Damn, I pick up the rod and fire a fly. Wham, the … Continue reading →

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Snook on a Fly

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

After 30 years chasing striped bass in the New England suds, these southern flats felt a might foreign, my friend. But I’m getting dialed in! Had a very good morning. Hooked 12 snook, landed 11, all on a 6-weight fly rod. The largest … Continue reading →

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