Monthly Archives: June 2014

Connecticut River Stripers

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Ernie Beckwith, former head of Connecticut Fisheries, called me last evening. He invited me to take a morning boat ride on the lower Connecticut River. Striped bass were the objective. Still, Ernie warned me the fishing had been slow and the fish … Continue reading →

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Dialing in your Nymph Rig

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Some dry fly guys look down their nose at anglers using nymphs, especially if those anglers are employing a strike indicator.  You’ll hear those “dry” guys laughing and calling your indicator a “bobber”. Don’t let it bother you. When you think about it, you fish a … Continue reading →

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