Monthly Archives: July 2013

Save Gayhead Lighthouse!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

If you have ever been on Marthas Vineyard, you have likely visited Gayhead Light at the cliffs of Aquinnah. Poised at the west end of the island over looking Menemsha Bight, it is a structure of historic significance. In the photograph above it lies … Continue reading →

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Green Turtle or Kemps Ridley?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Got up early today. Had my first cup of coffee around 4:15 AM. While sipping java  I turned on the TV to check the radar. No thunder storms or rain. Nice. Light SSE wind. But the heat index was already 89 degrees. Man it … Continue reading →

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Rolling Tarpon? Roll of the Dice

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Was in a bunch of rolling tarpon this morning. And as usual these surface slicing poons sure can tease. Lotsa fins and tails. Some within reach. But man, getting these kings to chew is a major challenge. One guide told me he soaked … Continue reading →

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Pineland this morning? No way!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Drove back to Pineland early this morning. Got there around 7:40 AM. Not good enough! Damn. The parking lot was already full. It’s not a big lot to begin with. So handful of cars is all it holds. Today there were … Continue reading →

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More Rain Coming

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday morning I ran into one of the guides at the ramp. This guy is well respected. I asked him how the fishing was. He said it has been off. I agree. Things are slow. Whats up? Rain. It has been a … Continue reading →

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