Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

The Flats have Heated up – Literally

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

We have had record, or near record heat, for closing in on a week. Yesterday, the Gulf of Mexico was a rocking 91 degrees! And the skinny water up inside the Harbor is even hotter. Hell things cook at 112! Yes, the … Continue reading →

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On the Flats with the Super Moon Blues

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Did you seen the moon the last couple of night? It was a super moon. Not only was the moon full, it was in perigee. Which is to say the moon was at its closest point to the earth, some 221,765 … Continue reading →

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Short Fly Rods are a Hoot

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Short Fly Rods are a Hoot: If there is a trend in fly rods these days, it’s toward longer ones…..Switch, and Spey come to mind. These elongated sticks have their merits, I suppose, but lets take a look at the other … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Matlacha

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Took a lady to lunch today in Matlacha. We ate at Andy’s Seafood by the drawbridge. Quiet spot this time of year. In fact we were the only sit-down customers. Andy’s has some of the freshest fish anywhere in Florida. Why? … Continue reading →

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A Heddon Riptide Saltwater Bamboo Fly Rod

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Five years ago I did a piece for Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazine, entitled Cane on the Coast. (A copy here.)  The article chronicles the early history of bamboo fly rods in the salt, covering from about 1900-1950. Which are the … Continue reading →

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