Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Great Weather, Not so Great Fishing

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Perfect temperatures. Morning wind from the east, slowly subsiding in the afternoon to a light breeze from the northwest. Some sun, some clouds. Hardly anyone around.  About all you could ask for, really. Unfortunately the … Continue reading →

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Warm and Windy on the Flats

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

It was warm and windy on the flats today. Air temperature 86, more than 1o degrees above average and near record for this time in January. Water temperature 75, nice and comfy. Wind? Blowing 15 to over 20 from the … Continue reading →

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Feeling Underpowered?

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Did you ever leave the boat ramp feeling underpowered? You know – wishing you had a little more umph, a little more get up and go. Sort of like low “T”, I guess. Tell me the truth now. Desire more … Continue reading →

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Christmas Time on the Flats

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Christmas time on the flats? You bet. On Saturday December 20th, I fished two flats from Dave’s boat. Both of these spots are beyond my normal kayak range, so it was a chance for me to fish new waters. Moreover, … Continue reading →

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Cold Front on the Flats

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

For the last several days our weather pattern has been unsettled. Northeast winds, northwest winds, dropping temperatures, clouds, and gusty winds. As you might imagine, a cold front on the flats is the kiss of death. Yeah, flats fishing went … Continue reading →

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