Category Archives: Gear

Thoughts on Wading Staffs

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Thoughts on Wading Staffs Falling in a fast moving river is dangerous business, my friend, especially in the colder parts of the year. And for that reason, the older I get the more I rely on my trusty wading staff. … Continue reading →

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Euro-Nymphing with a Crappie Pole?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Euro-Nymphing with a Crappie Pole? By buddy Phil is always figuring out new ideas. You may remember a few posts back he showed us how to use an ice float for fly storage. Well recently he has been fascinated with … Continue reading →

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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 3

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 3 Its been awhile since I reported on this adventure. As you may remember, back at the end of March my son rescued a 1987 17′ Aquasport. Click on these links to see the … Continue reading →

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Foam Ice Floats for Holding Flies?

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Foam Ice Floats for Holding Flies? My friend Phil showed me a novel idea. Using a foam ice float to hold flies. Not sure where he can across this trick, but he tells me it is popular on the internet. … Continue reading →

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Monster Deals at Wild Water Fly Fishing

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Monster Deals at Wild Water Fly Fishing A few days ago my son purchased a fly rod outfit from Wild Water Fly Fishing. Friends it is a monster deal. And shows how the cost of fly gear is increasingly being … Continue reading →

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