Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

New Hampshire holds off on New Regulations for the Trophy Stretch

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

New Hampshire holds off on New Regulations for the Trophy Stretch While up in Vermont, I heard that the New Hampshire Fish and Game is holding off for this year on allowing lure fishing in Pittsburg’s Trophy Stretch. Well, there’s … Continue reading →

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Connecticut: Another Poor Spring for Stripers

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Connecticut: Another Poor Spring for Stripers Looks like another dismay start for stripers in Connecticut. We are just not getting the dependable runs we used to enjoy in the lower Connecticut River.  I have posted on this before, once back … Continue reading →

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A Team of Nymphs

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Team of Nymphs We all know people who strictly fish dry flies. Coconuts. It’s like only eating one kind of food and thinking you are a gourmet. Oh well, let them suffer. Truth is this: you should pick the … Continue reading →

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Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual”

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual” The first time I saw Fran Better’s wonderful dry fly -“The Usual” was in his Adirondack Sport Shop on the West Branch of the Ausable River in Wilmington. As far as dry flies … Continue reading →

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Fly-Fishing Vermont’s White River

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fly-Fishing Vermont’s White River Just returned from a trip to northern Vermont, where I floated the upper main stem of the White River with Owen Ward, head Orvis guide at the Woodstock Inn. Wonderful trip for both stocked and wild … Continue reading →

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