Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

No Fish Today

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

No Fish Today No fish today! Yeah, it happens. Face it, you don’t win them all. Fishing is wishing. Still it was a great day to be outdoors. Enjoyed it. Temperatures climbed well into the sixties. Sun was shining. Wind … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Soft Hackle

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

The Art of the Soft Hackle Soft hackle flies are easy to cast, easy to tie, easy to fish and deadly. What more could you want? But the truth is many anglers avoid them. Why? Well soft hackles, and for … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Hurray it’s St. Paddys Day! Here’s a toast to 2021. May it be all we hope for after this dreary and sad period in our lives. So lift a glass of your favorite beverage. A Guinness would be an excellent … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Connecticut’s Salmon River

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Day on the Connecticut’s Salmon River Newer Link https://edmitchelloutdoors.com/2023/04/11/a-day-on-the-salmon-river/ Last week we had a few warm days. Naturally I took advantage of them to do some trout fishing. The closest trout water to me is the Salmon River. It is … Continue reading →

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Tying an Anchor Fly on a Waspi JHCN

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

I mentioned this Waspi hook back last post. Designed for Czech style nymphs, it offers a lead body molded on the shank, a down turned eye, a 2x short shank, and a wide gap. Will it ride hook up? We’ll … Continue reading →

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