Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Synthetic Flies by John Betts

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Nearly 40 years ago I bought a fly tying book to add to my reading stack. A self-published work, it was only available directly from the author. So I stuck a check in an envelope, and fired it off to … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Carry On!

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Just got a T-shirt from the UK, bearing the famous “stiff-upper-lip” motto the Brits used during the bombing of Britain. Those words ring true right now! Keep Calm and Carry On

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Seabirds by Peter Harrison

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Seabirds by Peter Harrison:  Many years ago I did a lecture in Ramsey Outdoors, down in Paramus. Afterwards while heading to the car, I spied this chunky paperback on the store shelf. A quick peruse was all it took for … Continue reading →

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Small Flies for Stripers?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Small Flies for Stripers?  Here in the Northeast, striped bass anglers most often reach for a 1/0 Deceiver. And why not?  Tied about 4″ long, it imitates a wide variety of forage fish. And in the previous post you found … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying during a Plague

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Fly Tying during a Plague: Did that title catch your eye? This corona pandemic is extremely serious and causing havoc worldwide. No question, we must all do our part in slowly the spread of this virulent virus. In staying apart, … Continue reading →

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