Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Bonefishing! by Randall Kaufman

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Well what do you say, let’s continue our look at bonefish titles in print. In the previous post we examined the first book written on the subject. This time around we’ll tackle the largest bonefish book ever offered. And what … Continue reading →

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Bonefishing by Stanley M. Babson

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

This time around let’s look at a somewhat rare book published in 1965. The author’s name is Stanley M. Babson and the title is Bonefishing. Many years later a handful of other authors would do similar books, but to the … Continue reading →

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Fishing the Flats by Mark Sosin and Lefty Kreh

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

With so many of us locked down by the coronavirus, I thought it good idea to look at some reading material. And in this case a blast from the past. Today’s post is on Fishing the Flats, penned by Mark … Continue reading →

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The Klinkhammer

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

The Klinkhammer dry fly hasn’t received much press in recent times so I felt the subject deserved a visit. Developed in the 1980’s by Dutch angler Hans van Klinken this innovative dry fly has proven itself worldwide, and richly deserves … Continue reading →

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St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Hurray, it’s St. Paddy’s Day. Lift a Guinness to the sky my friend. Unfortunately here in Connecticut the coronavirus has all the watering holes shuttered. What a damn shame. Still St. Paddy’s Day has me thinking about the Emerald Isle. … Continue reading →

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