Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Back from Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Back from Martha’s Vineyard: Just arrived home. My son and I spent a long weekend traveling from one end of the island to the other. Hitting all the hotspots from Menemsha to Cape Pogue. And we had fabulous Indian Summer … Continue reading →

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Fishing the Davidson River in North Carolina

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing the Davidson River in North Carolina: Recently my buddy Pete fished the Davidson River in North Carolina. Pete and his wife Linda  stayed in their RV at Davidson River Campground inside the Pisgah National Forest on route 276 about … Continue reading →

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