Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

AHREX SA 210 Bob Clouser Signature Streamer Hook

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

AHREX SA 210 Bob Clouser Signature Streamer Hook Recently I sat down to tie a few of Bob Clouser’s famous Deep Minnows. This is undoubtedly one of the most effective flies ever devised in both sweet and salty waters. A … Continue reading →

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The Hornberg

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

The Hornberg Colonel Joseph Bates, in his fine book “Streamers & Bucktails the Big Fish Flies”, reports that this fly was created by Frank Hornberg, a conservation warden in Portage County, Wisconsin. Designed to mimic a small minnow, the Hornberg … Continue reading →

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Days on the Delaware River

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

Days on the Delaware River Just got back from a few days on the Delaware River, in upstate New York. Magnificent country, endless trout waters, funky little towns, all of it surrounded by the Catskill high country, part of the … Continue reading →

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Phil & Catherine Get a Boat

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

For over a year, Phil has been jonesing for a boat. And his girlfriend Catherine was onboard with the idea too. So Phil has been searching far and wide for the right one. Looking in the paper, looking on the … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Salmon River

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

A Day on the Salmon River I’ve mentioned this small trout stream several times over the years. Fun spot. Now there are a zillion Salmon Rivers in the USA, so allow me to zero in. I’m referring to the Salmon … Continue reading →

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