Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Sea Tow calls Sea Tow

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Sea Tow calls Sea Tow You got to love it. Sometimes Sea Tow calls Sea Tow.

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Funnel Clouds Can be Trouble

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Funnel Clouds Can be Trouble A funnel shaped cloud is a sign of rotational winds aloft. Here in the Northeast, funnel clouds are rare. A least in my years outdoors. And they typically don’t last long, a minute or two … Continue reading →

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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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