Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

7 Pound Redfish on a 6-Weight Fly Rod

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Well, the bite continues. Sunday held a high tide around 10:30AM, and it promised to ebb until almost 5PM. That meant a long day of moving water. Good news. On the other hand, the wind was 10-15 southeast. An odd … Continue reading →

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Why do Redfish have Blue Tails?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday afternoon, I poled down the flat, once again seeking “tailing” reds. Unlike last winter, there is plenty of driftweed around this year. Its stacking up pretty thick on the flat, and that is a excellent sign. Driftweed carries food … Continue reading →

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Tailing Reds Can be Down-right Fussy

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Sometimes “tailing” reds are aggressive; as soon as the fly lands, they nail it. Other times reds are ultra spooky; the least bit of noise, a fleeting shadow, the fly line overhead and man, they are gone. And sometimes “tailing” … Continue reading →

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“Tailing” Redfish

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Two days back we had a morning low tide. Perfect for finding a tailing red. But we also had a cold front coming. And that would kill the fishing for sure. So I decided to get out early in the … Continue reading →

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The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

This weekend, a lady friend of mine was headed to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. I went along for the ride. Larger crafts interested her, things from fifty feet and up. So we spent the day touring the bigger boats. … Continue reading →

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