Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Menhaden in Trouble in the Bay

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Menhaden in Trouble in the Bay While menhaden on the coast are doing fine, menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay are another story. A few days back, the ASMFC Menhaden Management Board Presentation of August 2025 showed graphs revealing the reduced … Continue reading →

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ASMFC Ready to Take on Striped Bass Again.

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

ASMFC Ready to Take on Striped Bass Again. The ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board is gearing up to take on striped bass once again. This will be Addendum 3 to Amendment 7 of the Striped Bass Management Plan. They meet … Continue reading →

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A Car Named After a Fish?

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Car Named After a Fish? Now we all know there are a slew of cars named after animals  – Impalas, Cougars, Jaegers, Vipers, Colts, Cobras, Mustad, Broncos, Super Bees…..etc.  But are there any cars named after fish? Yup there … Continue reading →

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Dave with a Bronze Redfish

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Dave with a Bronze Redfish In the backcountry, the water takes on a tannic stain when the rainy season hits Florida’s Gulf Coast. The source is the mangrove roots along the shoreline.   And as it happens, redfish change color too, … Continue reading →

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Winter Dawn on the Gulf Coast.

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Winter Dawn on the Gulf Coast There are moments in fishing that seem to last for eternity. You never shake them. A while back I posted a special moment at Lobsterville Beach on Martha’s Vineyard. This time it’s a dawn … Continue reading →

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