Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Tiki Bar Sunset in Punta Gorda

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday I was sipping a sud at the Tiki Bar in Punta Gorda, when a fiery sunset erupted  over the Peace River. Man it was sweet. Slipped out my cell phone and snagged a pix. Thought I should share it with you.

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Chum Works

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Chum works. No,no, not Chum Lee on Pawn Stars! I’m talking about chumming with live bait. It’s flat out deadly. Yesterday I was chasing a school of reds when a guide boat showed up with two clients. Both anglers were … Continue reading →

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Save Gayhead Lighthouse!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

If you have ever been on Marthas Vineyard, you have likely visited Gayhead Light at the cliffs of Aquinnah. Poised at the west end of the island over looking Menemsha Bight, it is a structure of historic significance. In the photograph above it lies … Continue reading →

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Green Turtle or Kemps Ridley?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Got up early today. Had my first cup of coffee around 4:15 AM. While sipping java  I turned on the TV to check the radar. No thunder storms or rain. Nice. Light SSE wind. But the heat index was already 89 degrees. Man it … Continue reading →

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Rolling Tarpon? Roll of the Dice

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Was in a bunch of rolling tarpon this morning. And as usual these surface slicing poons sure can tease. Lotsa fins and tails. Some within reach. But man, getting these kings to chew is a major challenge. One guide told me he soaked … Continue reading →

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