Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Fly Fishing for Striped Bass in June

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Here in New England, June has always been a prime month for catching striped bass. Over the reefs or out on the beach, it doesn’t really matter. The bass are in town. And June is also the finest month for sight-fishing. Shallow … Continue reading →

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Eyeries – On Ireland’s Beara Peninsula

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Eyeries is a gem-like village on Ireland’s Beara peninsula. Nestled between Coulagh Bay to the north and a string of mountains to the south, Eyeries’ brightly colored homes offer a festive and infectious optimism. Hey, it’s fun just to walk … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing with Nymphs is Deadly

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

You can catch trout on all kinds of flies. Dries, emergers,wets, nymphs, streamers, bucktails, soft hackles, buggers.  The list is long. But in my opinion, the single most productive fly is a nymph. For one thing, trout eat a lot of nymphs. … Continue reading →

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Little Averill Pond

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

One summer day, I was on the road up in northern Vermont. My self-imposed mission, that bright morn was to see two ponds –Big and Little Averill. I had read about both, yet had never laid eyes on either. Needed … Continue reading →

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Stripers love Sand Eels

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

  Like to fly fish from shore for striped bass? Along the northeast coast? Well then sand eels are your friend. How come? For one thing, these slim, oily forage fish call stripers like a moth to a flame. And that includes … Continue reading →

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