Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Fly-Fishing for Bonefish by Chico Fernandez

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Can you wade into one more bonefish book? Well if you’re ready to roll here goes. This is the last one in my collection and so, sadly, our foray onto the turquoise flats of the world must end here.  Up … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing for Bonefish by Dick Brown

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Okay, ready to saddle up? We’re off on another bonefish book tour. So far we have covered the first and the largest such books ever done. Now let’s do what I believe to be the most popular title. I’m referring … Continue reading →

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