Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Winston Stalker Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Available in ’70s and ’80s, the Winston Stalker fiberglass fly rods were designed to fish with the delicacy of Winston’s famous “Lettle Feller” bamboo rods; which had been around since the ’30s, and first developed for small dry flies on … Continue reading →

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A Kabuto Fly Rod

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

I spent decades on the New England coast with a 10-weight in my hand. So I appreciate large fly rods. Believe me. They get the job done where big fish and difficult conditions are the order of the day. That said, … Continue reading →

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Connecticut River Stripers

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Ernie Beckwith, former head of Connecticut Fisheries, called me last evening. He invited me to take a morning boat ride on the lower Connecticut River. Striped bass were the objective. Still, Ernie warned me the fishing had been slow and the fish … Continue reading →

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Dialing in your Nymph Rig

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Some dry fly guys look down their nose at anglers using nymphs, especially if those anglers are employing a strike indicator.  You’ll hear those “dry” guys laughing and calling your indicator a “bobber”. Don’t let it bother you. When you think about it, you fish a … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Salmon River

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Since I arrived in Connecticut, I’ve been behind the computer a bit. Today, I broke free from the keyboard, and went to the local trout stream. Its small one, tucked in a state forest, and complete with a old covered bridge. Nice New England … Continue reading →

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