Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Stingray, Don’t Tread on Me

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

After several days of small craft warnings, I was able to get back to the flats this morning. I was at the ramp by 6:30AM. And then paddled out into a very nice morning, although the fishing was only mediocre. I … Continue reading →

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Redfish on a 6-Weight Fly Rod

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Took the 6-weight back to the flats. What a fun fly rod. Check out the red below. It charged the fly from the side. I could see the bow wake coming across the flat. Man, exciting. A size 4, brown and orange, … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Flats

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The consensus around here is that a night of bright moon light will ruin the fishing on the following day.Why? In theory the fish will eat all night in the moon light, and therefore will not be hungry the next day. I can’t prove that part, … Continue reading →

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Backcountry & Flats

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Left those teasing tarpon. Enough already with canal life. It was time for a change of scenery. For the last two days I have been in the backcountry and out on the flats. The fishery is heating up big time. A wide … Continue reading →

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Tarpon on Fly Rod Poppers

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Jumped a tarpon this morning. It hit a 2/0 popper. Wild strike. I saw the tarpon come rocketing up from the bottom, like a silver bullet. It took the fly and leaped, almost in a single motion. Never had a … Continue reading →

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