Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Been Writing

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Been behind the computer big time. I fished so hard this year, I did very little writing. In the last two weeks or so, however, things have changed. Wrote and sold one piece, and have a couple more underway. So … Continue reading →

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Redfish on a fly : Casting at Circles

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Went out early today hoping to find some tailing reds. Only saw one, and I never got a good cast to it. My bad. After that things went real dead. I poled around for an hour or so thinking my luck might … Continue reading →

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Pompano are Powerful on a Fly Rod

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Some species are inherently strong, well out of proportion to their size. Pompano are surely one of them. Recently I’ve had the good fortune to be catching a few pompano.  Man, for a small fish they can run, pull, dive, and change … Continue reading →

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Securing the Larry Chair to your Diablo Adios

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I love the Larry chair. Its cool, comfortable, easy to cast from and makes it easier to stand. Beautiful. Still there is one issue. In factory form it doesn’t lash real tight to the deck. Its always slip sliding around. Backward … Continue reading →

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How to Properly Maintain Your Diablo Adios – Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

A good look at the deck of your Adios will reveal an array of hardware. There are 5 handles, 1 forward hatch cover, 2 rear hatch covers, 14 anchor brackets, 4 anchor hooks, 2 adjustable foot pegs and 1 drain … Continue reading →

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