Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Do some Stripers Winter over in New England?

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Do some Stripers Winter over in New England? Stripers wintering over in New England? Yes, it’s something every veteran angler realizes. Each year a percentage of striped bass elect to hang out in our waters.  Why? Well, large breeder bass, … Continue reading →

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Negative Tides

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Negative Tides When you fish on Florida’s Gulf Coast, you encounter both diurnal tides – one high and one low per day- and semidiurnal tide – two highs and two lows a day. Took me some time to get use … Continue reading →

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Sea Tow calls Sea Tow

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Sea Tow calls Sea Tow You got to love it. Sometimes Sea Tow calls Sea Tow.

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Funnel Clouds Can be Trouble

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Funnel Clouds Can be Trouble A funnel shaped cloud is a sign of rotational winds aloft. Here in the Northeast, funnel clouds are rare. A least in my years outdoors. And they typically don’t last long, a minute or two … Continue reading →

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Big Flies Weight More

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Big Flies Weight More Big flies are going to weigh more than small flies. Of course, no surprise there. But what are we talking about? In ounces? In grams? Below you see a 9 inch Deceiver and a 3.5 inch … Continue reading →

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