Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Big Flies Weight More

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Big Flies Weight More Big flies are going to weigh more than small flies. Of course, no surprise there. But what are we talking about? In ounces? In grams? Below you see a 9 inch Deceiver and a 3.5 inch … Continue reading →

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The Fifty-Fifty Fly Leader

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Fifty-Fifty Fly Leader While living in Florida I came across a 12 foot leader design called the Fifty-Fifty leader. No idea who created it, but I found it useful…. and you may as well.   The diagram above shows … Continue reading →

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Sand Eels are Important

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Sand Eels are Important That’s right sand eels are important. A great many fish eat them beautiful, squirmy, oily  little critters, and so do a great many marine birds. Hell, I ate a sand eel once. Yeah raw, down the … Continue reading →

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The Earth is Titling

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Earth is Titling Have you noticed? The earth is titling. No, no, nothing is going to slide off the table. Take it easy. But rest assured, the northern hemisphere is starting to tilt toward the sun. Yeah it was … Continue reading →

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Life in the Great Northwoods

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Life in the Great Northwoods Man I love the Great Northwoods. The lakes, the loons, the landlocked salmon. There is a sense of freedom here – far from the madding crowd. The usual rules don’t apply. Life feels bigger. At … Continue reading →

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