Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Twilight on the Bar

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

Twilight on the Bar This was one hell of a winter storm, the likes of which we have not seen in decades. And outside lies mountains upon mountains of snow. Yet fear not angler! March leads to April. April leads … Continue reading →

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More Terrestrial Flies

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

More Terrestrial Flies Ran into Mark Lewchik the other day, and he kindly donated some of his fine Terrestrial Flies. Thanks Mark!

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Fishing Terrestrial Flies

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing Terrestrial Flies Love fishing terrestrial flies? Me too. Man, they are effective and fun. Ever see a big brown hiding tight to the bank, slide out to the current and gulp down a hopper fly? Wow! Or how about … Continue reading →

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Day on the Deerfield River

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Day on the Deerfield River Having just done a post on fishing Vermont’s White River, I thought I would do a post on my Deerfield River angling adventure. Born in the lush Green Mountains of Vermont, the Deerfield River quickly … Continue reading →

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Striper Spawning Success is a Disaster

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Striper Spawning Success is still a Disaster. The 2025 numbers are in for both the Chesapeake Bay and the Hudson River. More bad news. The last decent year class in the Bay was back 7 years ago in 2018. Crazy. … Continue reading →

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