Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

ASMFC Ready to Take on Striped Bass Again.

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

ASMFC Ready to Take on Striped Bass Again. The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board is gearing up to take on striped bass once again. This will be Addendum 3 to Amendment 7 of the Striped Bass Management Plan. They meet … Continue reading →

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A Car Named After a Fish?

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Car Named After a Fish? Now we all know there are a slew of cars named after animals  – Impalas, Cougars, Jaegers, Vipers, Colts, Cobras, Mustad, Broncos, Super Bees…..etc.  But are there any cars named after fish? Yup there … Continue reading →

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Dave with a Bronze Redfish

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Dave with a Bronze Redfish In the backcountry, the water takes on a tannic stain when the rainy season hits Florida’s Gulf Coast. The source is the mangrove roots along the shoreline.   And as it happens, redfish change color too, … Continue reading →

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Winter Dawn on the Gulf Coast.

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Winter Dawn on the Gulf Coast There are moments in fishing that seem to last for eternity. You never shake them. A while back I posted a special moment at Lobsterville Beach on Martha’s Vineyard. This time it’s a dawn … Continue reading →

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Mark’s Bluefin Tuna

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Mark’s Bluefin Tuna Well Mark sure is happy with this one, a tuna of abut fifty pounds on light spin gear. What a war that must have been! Freshwater, saltwater, it doesn’t matter. Mark is one hell of an angler. … Continue reading →

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