Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Dave gets a Red on his Helios 7wt

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dave gets a Red on his Helios 7wt Just heard from my buddy Dave down Punta Gorda way. Man, he is a fishing machine! Great angler. He sent me this picture of redfish he got on his new Orvis Helios … Continue reading →

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My Son Found some Schoolie Bass

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

My Son Found some Schoolie Bass A few days back, my son took his kayak down to the mouth of the Connecticut River. Things have been pretty slow, but this time he found some schoolie bass. He tells me the … Continue reading →

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American Angler’s Digital Version goes Belly Up

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

American Angler’s Digital Version goes Belly Up Not long ago, I posted on the demise of American Angler’s print edition. Well guess what? Back in July, American Angler’s digital version went belly up too. Granted I’m way the hell late … Continue reading →

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Is Euro-Nymphing Legal?

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Is Euro-Nymphing Legal? Is euro-nymphing legal in a fly-fishing only area? This question keeps coming around again and again. Oh boy, here we go once more. To get to the bottom of it, (pun intended) a few years back I … Continue reading →

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A Vintage Fly Rod Day

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Vintage Fly Rod Day Recently the weather here in Connecticut has been yucky. Mother Nature was throwing us a curve ball. Memorial Day weekend held three day of cold, rain, and wind. Three days. Go figure.  Terrible for this … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Fly Fishing in Freshwater | 2 Comments