Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

San Francisco – a Fly Rod Mecca

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

San Francisco – a Fly Rod Mecca. Ask people on the street about San Francisco, and expect to hear about Gold Gate Bridge, or Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, trollies cars, and maybe the movie Bullitt.  If these folks have … Continue reading →

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Pug-Nose Striped Bass

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Pug-Nose Striped Bass In the last post, I promised to cover a couple more things that show up in striped bass. Other than the sea lice, all of these are extremely uncommon. And lets be clear, you could fish for … Continue reading →

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Striped Bass – Sea Lice, Oatmeal Slime, and Mycobacterium

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Striped Bass – Sea Lice, Oatmeal Slime, and Mycobacterium Striped bass are hardy, and it is very rare to find one with a visible defect.  But lets take moment to look at three of them. I’m reasonable sure that if … Continue reading →

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Fishing in the Parking Lot

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing in the Parking Lot Ever noticed how many anglers end up fishing practically in the parking lot? They drive up, grab a spot, park, walk over the dune and start casting, never bothering to hike to the left or … Continue reading →

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Got Enough Gear with You?

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Got Enough Gear with You? The other day, I came across a photo of Harold Gibbs. Don’t know him? Gibbs is widely thought of as the father of striped bass fishing in the Northeast. I wrote an article on him … Continue reading →

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