Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Fishing in the Parking Lot

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?

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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The Magnificent Frigate

The Magnificent Frigate I’m not a serious “birder” yet I do like watching them over the water. Here in New England the biggest and wildest of the bunch has to be the Northern Gannet. Totally amazing. And their presence marks … Continue reading

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Captains for Clean Water

Captains for Clean Water Bought a new hat. Did I need another one? Not on your life. No, I got this for a special reason. Have you noticed that fishing isn’t getting better these days? Damn. Its true pretty much … Continue reading

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Evening Light for Tailing Reds

Evening Light for Tailing Reds The tide is down, the light is down, the wind is down and – your hopes are up.  Time to hunt for tailing reds

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