Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Does this Tailing Red have a Story to Tell?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

I believe this seven pound, tailing red has a story to tell. Sorry, I can’t reveal it quite yet. I want to check on a few facts to see if what he told me is really true. Still I can … Continue reading →

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Tailing Redfish on a Fly

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Well I got it this morning. No not that,  I got my first tailing red!  Very cool. Before first light I ran into Andy down at the boat ramp. Andy has far more experience with reds than I do. So naturally I … Continue reading →

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Recent Days: Learning to Fly Fish my Home Waters

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

I’ve been sticking close by in recent times, trying to learn my home waters. How’s my results? A mixed bag amigo. Some days it is a very slow pick, a fish here and an hour later one there. Other days are better. One morning … Continue reading →

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More Fly Fishing in Gasparilla

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

A couple of days ago I caught another boat ride with Ron Whitelely. Ron sure knows how to find the fish! We immediately ran into a huge spanish mackerel blitz spread out over a couple of miles of beach front. … Continue reading →

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How to Make an Inexpensive Kayak Push Pole

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

How to make a inexpensive kayak push pole. Man, I’ve been wanting a kayak push pole to help me sneak up on reds.  So I did a DIY push pole. You can see it in the photo to the left. … Continue reading →

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