Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Bass & Blues Finally Arrive

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Good news here on the Connecticut side of the Sound. Striped bass and bluefish rode into town on the last moon. That’s a wonderful sign. The stripers are mainly schoolies, of course, but a few larger bass are mixed in, … Continue reading →

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Has the Spring Migration of Stripers Shifted Eastward?

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Hey got a thought for you. Is it based on rock solid, irrefutable, undeniable scientific information? Hell no. It is based only on observation and experience. But if you’re still willing to listen, read on. I hope I’m wrong about … Continue reading →

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Tying a Shrimp Pattern fo the Northeast

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Tying a Shrimp Pattern for the Northeast Dreary day. Once again I’m stuck inside. And once again I ended up behind the tying vise. Oh well might as well get something done. Right? This time we’ll talk about imitating shrimp. … Continue reading →

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Preventing a Streamer from Fouling

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Yes my hard drive is still alive! Got a new one coming. Fingers crossed. One of the most annoying things on the water is discovering after many casts that your fly is fouled. This is especially a problem at night … Continue reading →

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