Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Long Island Sound

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

This summer an extraordinarily high number of flesh-eating bacteria cases occurred in Connecticut. Let me put it into perspective for you.  In the past decade only seven cases have been diagnosed in the state.  This summer five cases were reported … Continue reading →

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The False Albacore are Here

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Finally autumn is here and the false albacore are around. Last year they made a very poor showing in Long Island Sound. And there has been considerable concern all summer that might be the case again this year. Well amigo … Continue reading →

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The Fish are Moving

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

The Fish are Moving: Starting to get some reports that the fish are on the move. Hallelujah.  My friend Ted caught an nice albie on a fly over at Point Judith. His friend Jerry Wade did as well. Both of … Continue reading →

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