Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish In my experience, sight-fishing for redfish typically involves reds from 22″- 28″. Why? These are the red most often found in shallow water were sight-fishing is done. But there are exceptions, such as a redfish recently … Continue reading →

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Diablo

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Diablo Paddlesports Adios In my Florida flats fishing days, I depended on an Adios. Made by Diablo Paddlesports, it is a hybrid craft, a cross between a paddleboard and a SOT kayak. It served me well, taking me to tarpon, … Continue reading →

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