Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Bill Catherwood “The Giant Killer”

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Bill Catherwood “The Giant Killer” A couple of days back I did a post on the tragic passing of Bobby Popovics – the finest saltwater fly tyer ever to grace a vise.  And that got me thinking about another great saltwater … Continue reading →

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Edward Abbey, aka Cactus Ed

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Edward Abbey, aka Cactus Ed Back in 2018, I did a post on Edward Abbey’s funeral, if you want to call it that. No hearse, no flowers, no singing. Four friends threw his body in a pickup and drove off … Continue reading →

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A Modified Kwan

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Modified Kwan The Kwan is an excellent flats fly -ready for bonefish, redfish, snook and spotted seatrout. It was developed by Pat Dorsey, a Colorado guide and pro tyer for Umpqua. To my eye, design wise it is a … Continue reading →

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Bluefish have Moxie

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Bluefish have Moxie It’s odd not having bluefish around. Once upon a time, they were ubiquitous, blitzing in midmorning on running tide, ripping up schools of bait, birds circling, blood in the water. Man, their energy drove the fishing. In … Continue reading →

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Even Small Boats Get Loved

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Even Small Boats Get Loved Some captain spends hours poring over product catalogues, searching the internet, and combing the aisles at the boat store. They’re forever wanting to upgrade, make things bigger, shinier, better. Understandable. This boat’s captain, however, isn’t … Continue reading →

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