Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Caught a Striper Yesterday!

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Caught a Striper Yesterday! Yes in deed-dee I caught a small striper yesterday. Amazing that. In fact I hooked two, but lost one. Wow. Why on earth would I report catching one small striper? Because, this is an extremely odd … Continue reading →

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No Fall Fishing Yet?

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

No Fall Fishing Yet? Yeah there are some fish around, here and there, but the fall run doesn’t seem to be in high gear yet. Today my friend Phil and I hit several spots in Rhode Island. We caught the … Continue reading →

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Chub Mackerel

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Chub Mackerel Yesterday was only the second time I’ve ever seen this great little mackerel in Long Island Sound. Last year was the first and they are back again this fall. Chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) are better known to the … Continue reading →

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Dave has Gone West Again

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dave has Gone West Again My friend Dave and his buddy Pete have gone West again. Lucky dudes. They’re fishing both Montana and Idaho. This autumn trip to the trout meccas of the Rockies is becoming an annual gig for … Continue reading →

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Back from Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Back from Martha’s Vineyard My son and I just returned from a stay on Martha’s Vineyard. Yeah, this is Derby time on the Island. Which as you may know draws hardcore anglers from far and wide. During the Derby I’ve … Continue reading →

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