Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Pete gets a Tarpon

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

My friend Pete is down in Sugarloaf Key with an RV group of traveling buddies. From the camp dock there they get frequent shots at small tarpon. And last night Pete got one. From what I hear this “poon” straightened … Continue reading →

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Sheepshead on a Fly

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Will sheepshead take a fly? Absolutely. Now I’m not telling you it’s easy. But a properly presented  crab fly on the bottom can do the trick. I’ve only done it once, but my friend Dave in Florida has done it … Continue reading →

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Phil is Trouting

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

My buddy Phil has been doing some trouting. Hey why not? The weather has been great. And his Fish & Game Club, in eastern Connecticut, has a well stocked pond loaded with rainbows and will get a second stocking of … Continue reading →

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