Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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A Drift Boat on the Nauset Flats

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Drift Boat on the Nauset Flats All angler have moments in our life’s that never, ever fade. They are forever ingrained in our dreams. Lasting, lingering, defying time. Scientist say these moments are lodged in our temporal lobe. Whatever. … Continue reading →

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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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