Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Cabela’s 50th Anniversary Glass Fly Rods

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

When it comes to trout fishing, I’ve long been an advocate of fiberglass fly rods. Their slow, forgiving action is ideal wherever short casts, small flies and fine tippets apply. So when Cabela recently issued a line of 50th Anniversary glass fly rods, … Continue reading →

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Keep Maine Green

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Keep Maine Green: Early one September morn, I was driving down a rural road in Maine, near the northeast corner of Moosehead Lake. Gorgeous, cool, dry, northwoods day, stellar. Just as I was taking a swig of coffee, this billboard … Continue reading →

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My Trusty Sage RPL+ Fly Rod

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

My Trusty Sage RPL+: I bet you have a “go-to” fly rod, the one you reach for first. In the salt, I do. And that rod is a 9′, 2 piece, Sage 10-weight. Over the years I’ve have caught more fish on it that any … Continue reading →

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A Shrimp Sedan on Big Pine Key

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

 One morning down on Big Pine Key, I saw this car in front of a tackle shop. Now you got to love it. I spend the rest of that day sight-fishing in the backcountry. Wonderful stuff. Later I hit the hay, but boy … Continue reading →

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The 22LR Firearm is a Great Training Tool

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Ever go to a public range and notice how many people shoot handguns poorly? Even at a short distance, their target has holes all over the place. And when you look down range, you see holes in the ceiling and the walls. … Continue reading →

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