Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part Two In the last post we looked at the makeup and appearance of Cabela’s CGR, 7′ 6″, 7/8-weight fly rod. Now its time to put a reel and line on it. In Part Three, I add a fly and … Continue reading →

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Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part One A few years back Cabela released their line of 50th Anniversary glass fly rods (CGR). At 99 buckeroos the prices were reasonable, so I got one, a 5’9″, 3 piece, 3-weight. It turned out to be a fine … Continue reading →

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Back on the Florida Flats

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

This morning I got back on the Florida flats. It was a beautiful day, with a low tide around 9AM. Wind from the southeast. I wasn’t able to catch many fish, but I saw quite a few. That’s a great … Continue reading →

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Long Island Bonefishing Lodge

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part 6,  Island Sights During our stay at the Long Island Bonefishing Lodge, we lost one entire day of fishing to 30 knot winds, courtesy of a wicked cold front that enveloped the southeast Atlantic seaboard, spilled down into Bahamas. … Continue reading →

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Long Island Bonefishing Lodge

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part 5,    Rods, Lines & Leaders The Long Island Bonefishing Lodge recommends rods from 7 to 9-weight.  I found a 7-weight fly rod to be a great tool, and frankly next time I’ll bring a 6-weight. Why light fly rods? … Continue reading →

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