Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Took the Kayak to Pine Island

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Took the Kayak to Pine Island Wonderful weather yesterday. Amazing for late October. Threw the kayak in the truck and aimed the windshield at Pine Island over by Bluff Point. By the way if you’re hauling a kayak that extends … Continue reading →

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Southwest Rhode Island Report

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Southwest Rhode Island Report Got to Southwest Rhode Island for a tour two days back. Checked out Quonochontaug first. Nothing doing in the inlet. Saw a few small schoolies working back in the pond. Couldn’t get to them, however. So … Continue reading →

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Shark Sighting in Long Island Sound

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Shark Sighting in Long Island Sound. As a kid I did caught dogfish in Long Island Sound. Easy to do soaking sand worms on the bottom. Now they are definitely sharks, but they are small and have no sharp teeth. … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Crab Blood is $60,000 a Gallon

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Back in July I did a post stating that one day a horseshoe crab may save your life. Well let’s get a little deeper into it. The blue colored blood from the lowly horseshoe crab is worth $60,000 a gallon … Continue reading →

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American Angler Magazine no longer in Print

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Back in May the presses at American Angler ground to a halt. Yes, the magazine remains online but it is no longer in ink. Yet, another sign of changing times. American Angler had been in print for a god’s age, … Continue reading →

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