Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Dave ‘s 18″ Brown Trout

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dave’s 18″ Brown Trout My friend Dave got himself a nice 18″ brown trout. No this isn’t famous the Dave I speak about all the time – the redfish king, down in Punta Gorda. This Dave lives here in Connecticut. … Continue reading →

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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 3

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 3 Its been awhile since I reported on this adventure. As you may remember, back at the end of March my son rescued a 1987 17′ Aquasport. Click on these links to see the … Continue reading →

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Foam Ice Floats for Holding Flies?

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Foam Ice Floats for Holding Flies? My friend Phil showed me a novel idea. Using a foam ice float to hold flies. Not sure where he can across this trick, but he tells me it is popular on the internet. … Continue reading →

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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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