Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Heading to Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Heading to Martha’s Vineyard Well, I’m headed to Martha’s Vineyard for five days. Hoping to run into some Atlantic bonito. The gear is all piled up and ready to go into the truck. Quite a pile. And actually, that’s not … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain go Away!

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rain, Rain go Away! Hey at one time or another we have all fished in the rain. Right? Sometimes a passing shower, sometimes a downpour.  Sometimes we got caught by accident and sometimes we purposely fished in it. It happens. … Continue reading →

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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport Part Five

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Okay, onward with the rescue. In the Part Four,  we began the process of building a new transom. Yesterday, with the Coosa board finally on hand, we made a good deal of progress. The Coosa will become the solid, strong … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Soul of Ireland

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Searching for the Soul of Ireland Its been a long time since I set foot in Éire, but the memories are strong. Several things have delayed a return. My move to Florida put me considerably farther from the Emerald Isle. … Continue reading →

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It’s Bay Anchovy Time

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

It’s Bay Anchovy Time With September on our doorstep, it’s bay anchovy time here in Southern New England. These tiny critters have been growing up in our backwaters all summer and are getting ready to exit to the coast. And … Continue reading →

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