Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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When the Forage is Thick change Tactics

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Fly anglers are well accustomed to “Matching the Hatch”, or as I say in the salt “Matching the Marine”. And its typically a very good tactic. Works. We pick a fly that resembles the prevalent forage in size, shape and … Continue reading →

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Bear’s Den Fly Fishing Expo 2020

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Just got back from Bear’s Den Fly Fishing Expo 2020, over in Taunton, Massachusetts. Fabulous event! Truly epic. Hats off to Scott Wessel and crew; they did a stellar job. This was Bear’s Den’s 22nd annual Expo. Wow, amazing. Bob … Continue reading →

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