Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Tying a Sand Eel Fly

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Sand eels are a wonderful forage fish that supplies great opportunities for the nearshore fly angler. These long thin critters are found over a large extent of the Atlantic coast, ranging from the far north down to the Carolinas. In … Continue reading →

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Dave Keeps Getting those Reds!

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Just got another positive report from my friend Dave down in Charlotte Harbor. He had a fine day on the flats flinging flies at redfish. Check out the one below. How nice is that? While that red may not seem … Continue reading →

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