Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

A Winston Retro Rod: Part Two

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Winston Retro Rod: Part Two Ready to fling some fly line? Let’s cast the 8’, 3-piece, 4wt Retro rod. The line aboard will be a Cortland 444, DTF 4 with a 10-foot leader. Unfortunately, I do not have a … Continue reading →

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A Winston Retro Rod: Part One

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Winston Retro Rod: Part One Lets look at  another Winston fiberglass fly rod. This time around its a 8′, 3 piece, 4wt Winston Retro Rod. The rod, seen below, was given to me by Winston around twenty years ago. … Continue reading →

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The Hendricksons are Coming

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

The Hendricksons are Coming Spring is the time of year when what is arguably the best dry fly action of the season is set to come off. I’m referring to Ephemerella subvaria, the mighty Hendricksons. Like all hatches on freestone … Continue reading →

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More on Soft Hackles

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

More on Soft Hackles Been fishing. Unbeknownst to me the stream had been stocked the day before I arrived. That’s the good news. The bad news is everybody else in town must have known. The place was packed with anglers. … Continue reading →

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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 2

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part Two Things are underway and the first step is power-washing off the years of dirt and grime. Believe there is a shit load of it. Black water was gushing out the scuppers and the … Continue reading →

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