Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

The Weather Worries Me

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

The Weather Worries Me Back in 2022 I penned a post with the same title.  Well frankly I’m still scratching my noggin about weather. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know New England weather is notoriously unpredictable. Still it does seems things … Continue reading →

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Striped Bass Spawning Success Remains Low

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

Striped Bass Spawning Success Remains Low If you love striped bass like I do, you should be concerned. Despite a decent number of striped bass of spawning age, striper success on the spawning ground is d1smal, both in the Chesapeake … Continue reading →

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Twilight on the Bar

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Ed Mitchell

Twilight on the Bar This was one hell of a winter storm, the likes of which we have not seen in decades. And outside lies mountains upon mountains of snow. Yet fear not angler! March leads to April. April leads … Continue reading →

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More Terrestrial Flies

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

More Terrestrial Flies Ran into Mark Lewchik the other day, and he kindly donated some of his fine Terrestrial Flies. Thanks Mark!

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Fishing Terrestrial Flies

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing Terrestrial Flies Love fishing terrestrial flies? Me too. Man, they are effective and fun. Ever see a big brown hiding tight to the bank, slide out to the current and gulp down a hopper fly? Wow! Or how about … Continue reading →

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