Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

A Blowout in the Primary Dune

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

A Blowout in the Primary Dune I’ve had the pleasure – for a great many years – of fishing long sandy strands, running to the horizon, backed by rolling dunes. These are beautiful places, places you come to love, quiet … Continue reading →

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Solstice at the Lighthouse

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

Solstice at the Lighthouse Mucho moons ago, I was inside the lantern room of a lighthouse during the summer solstice. Crazy stuff amigo. And to make matters stranger, outside was a Nor’easter lashing high winds and rain against the glass, … Continue reading →

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Some Folk Are Afraid of Cameras

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

Some Folk Are Afraid of Cameras Cameras are everywhere these days. Like it or not, the whole world has one. It may be resting on your bureau back home, in your tackle bag, or on your cell phone, but admit … Continue reading →

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Two Trout Fly Rods Do it All

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

Two Trout Fly Rods Do it All We all love having a full quiver of trout rods. You know everything from a 2-weight on up to an 8-weight. Man, we’re proud on our collection. Damn right we are. Now do … Continue reading →

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My Olympus Tough Camera Returns

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

My Olympus Tough Camera Returns I’m known for hauling around a Nikon DLSR. Yeah, its a chunk, a D700, big, heavy, and mighty long in the tooth. How long? It was released in 2008! Now don’t turn up your nose. … Continue reading →

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