Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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100 Square Miles of Red Tide

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

100 Square Miles of Red Tide About a week ago, a 100 square mile patch of red tide was spotted off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Should all of it drift into shore, it will cause enormous damage to fish … Continue reading →

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Mastering the 10-Weight Fly Rod

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Mastering the 10-Weight Fly Rod If you’re hunting large striped bass, large blues, large false albacore and such you should know how to operate a 10-weight rod. Now that is easier said than done. Ten-weights are hard to master. For … Continue reading →

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Kabuto Rods 15th Anniversary Fly Rods

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Kabuto Rods 15th Anniversary Fly Rods I was over at the Fiberglass Manifesto a day or two ago and noticed that Kabuto Rods were issuing a limited run of 15th Anniversary Fly Rods. Amazing.  I have a lot of respect … Continue reading →

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Years ago I Fished in the Winter

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Years ago I Fished in the Winter Back when I was a young Turk, I fished in the winter. Here I am fishing a trout stream in icy February. Days prior I had helped live-cart this water. Me and a … Continue reading →

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