Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Fishing with My Son

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Recently my son came down for a visit, and naturally we spent most of the time on the water. The first day we fished on our own. No reds or snook, but we had all the spotted sea trout action we … Continue reading →

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If Clouds Could Speak

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

If clouds could speak, a story they could tell. Yes the sky is a future teller. And this morning, windswept clouds told of front to come. Caught a boat ride out into Charlotte Harbor. The AM was calm. After noon the wind went … Continue reading →

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Stump Pass Park

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Fly fishing from a boat is great fun.  And I like fly fishing from a kayak too. Still the most exciting saltwater fly fishing, in my opinion, happens right from the beach. Not sure I can fully explain why that … Continue reading →

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Two Flies for the Flats

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I fish SW Florida flats on a regular basis. While there are a great variety of species to chuck a fly at, you don’t always need dozens of different patterns. A few will do. That suspicion was supported by a lecture I recently … Continue reading →

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Jack crevalle on the flats?

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The weather is great and the fishing is good too. Reds, and trout dominate the catch, but other species are around. A couple of days ago I hooked a Jack Crevalle on the flats. Typically I find them in deeper places. … Continue reading →

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