Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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A Look at the Nirvana 4/6 Reel

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

A Look at the Nirvana 4/6 Reel For more years than I care to remember, I’ve been relying on a Hardy Princess for freshwater. Its a great trout reel. Looks perfect on my classic fiberglass fly rods. And I love … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic Silverside: an Essential Forage Fish

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

The Atlantic Silverside: an Essential Forage Fish “In the shallow waters of the Atlantic all the way from the chilly reaches of Prince Edward Sound to the ever-warm Florida shores, the silverside was then, and is now, an ecologically important … Continue reading →

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Did a Podcast for Saltwater Edge

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

Did a Podcast for Saltwater Edge A few weeks back, I had fun doing a podcast for Peter Jenkins over at Saltwater Edge. As you can imagine it covers a lot of information about fly fishing in salt water here … Continue reading →

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