Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Plum Island,NY for Sale ?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

If you fish Long Island Sound, you know Plum Island, NY. Located a bit over a mile off Orient Point, Plum Island is adjacent to some of the finest fishing in the Sound. Yes, I’m talking about the Sluiceway and Plum Gut. … Continue reading →

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Cougars in Connecticut ?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Do, I hear snickering? Yes, Connecticut has the two-legged variety. And yes, at times, they are fur bearing, and may bite. But this post is strictly about the four-legged kind. For years, some folks, including myself, have been fairly certain that cougars were occasionally visiting … Continue reading →

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The False Albacore

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

When fly anglers talk about the strongest fish pound-for-pound, you’ll hear alot of different opinions. Some say its this species; some claim its that. But if you’re talking Northeast saltwater fish, the answer is pretty clear. Its the Euthynnus alletteratus– the little … Continue reading →

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Photography is Easy

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Photography is easy. Right? Just point and shoot, man. Anyone can do it. Even a child can “click” the shutter. So is everyone a good photographer? Naaa. That would be like saying anyone with a saucepan is a 4 star chef. The … Continue reading →

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Rain at the Range

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

A ton of people entered the shooting sports in the last few years. And as a result, its tougher and tougher to get a reservation at the range. Adding to the hoopla, many of these newbies show up late and … Continue reading →

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