Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Vise-Grip Fly Tying Vise

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

They say necessity is the Mother of invention. No argument there. Filling a need with the resources at hand is a time honored skill. Call it ingenuity. Call it McGyvering. Its a desirable attribute. Recent my friend Phil, who now resides … Continue reading →

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Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Adios: Part 3

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The rest is pretty easy. Pull up the tape. Apply a base of chalk if you like; I don’t. Insert the mount, but before you rivet it down, note the “Inboard” arrow on the top side of the mount. It … Continue reading →

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Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Diablo Adios: Part 2

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

After determining where to install the flush mount, I put down painter’s tape. The tape allowed me to mark the location of the mount, and the holes. You can flip the mount over, and use it a template. Scribe around it with a pencil, and then draw two diagonals … Continue reading →

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Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Diablo Adios: Part 1

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Scotty Flush Mounts are very popular with kayakers. They employ them to attach rod holders and other devices, including electronics. These mounts are inexpensive, and provide a fast, convenient anchor point. Furthermore they allow you to swivel objects 360 degrees to meet … Continue reading →

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Chinook have Choppers

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

My friend Phil is in northern California right now. Recently he sent me some pictures of dead salmon he saw along a stream. I never realized Chinook had such wicked choppers? They look as bad as bluefish.

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