Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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The Magnificent Frigate

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

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

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

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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