Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Tarpon can be Frustrating

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The tarpon hunting continues.  I’ve jumped two more. Sorry they no pictures; they were not on long enough.  One jump, two jumps, and they are gone. Damn. This is a one tough bite. Plenty of fish rolling around; yet only a precious … Continue reading →

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Aristotle Said

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Aristotle said the world contained luck. Plenty of truth to that. Sometimes things just happen to you. And they might be good or bad. Depends on your luck. Fishing for rolling tarpon is a game that requires both skill and luck. You need to have your angling act … Continue reading →

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Tarpon Time

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Well the angling gods smiled on me today. I hooked and landed a tarpon from the Adios. Man it was a treat. One of those special angling moments you just don’t forget. At one point I fought it standing up; while … Continue reading →

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Tarpon Teasing

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Well I pushed back from the damn computer and went fishing. Here in Florida the weather is turning a corner to summer, and the waters are warming. So fish are on the move. Located a local canal loaded with baby … Continue reading →

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