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Weakfish – Where have they Gone?

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Weakfish – Where have they Gone? Thought to be the most beautiful fish to visit the New England coast, weakfish are now a distant memory. Yeah, New England is at the northern end of their range. So, they never were … Continue reading →

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Good Weather for Tying Flies

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Good Weather for Tying Flies, Been cold and windy lately. A few morning were in the single digits and a few days sported winds near 30.  And yes, there has a been some snow and ice too. Good weather for … Continue reading →

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Where a Channel Joins a Flat

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Where a Channel Joins a Flat When fishing a flat be sure to check out wherever the flat joins a channel, especially on the first of a rising tide. Fish that dropped off the flat during low water are apt … Continue reading →

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There are Places I’ll Remember

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

There are Places I’ll Remember, Do you love John Lennon’s song  “All my Life”? I do. It sparks remembrances. This photograph does it for me too. I took it over 25 years ago as I was walking off the beach … Continue reading →

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A Size 24 Bead Head Caddis Pupae

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Size 24 Bead Head Caddis Pupae No fun tying these itty bitty babies. Used Veevus 10/o thread; I had too. Still I wanted a few of these in my vest. Increasingly it seems our heavily pressured streams are populated … Continue reading →

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