Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Observation Bunker at Gay Head

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Observation Bunker at Gay Head Given its Memorial Day, I though this photo might be of interest. It is a concrete bunker built back in the 1940’s as an observation post to watch for Nazi U-boats or planes entering Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Release Strike Indicator for Stillwater Fishing

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Release Strike Indicators for Stillwater Fishing A couple of posts back, I discussed stillwater fly-fishing for trout. While stillwater fly-fishing can be done with streamers, wet flies and dries, the most common method is nymphing, often with chironomid patterns. Lakes … Continue reading →

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Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island My friend Phil just told me of a warning sign in Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, Rhode Island. What’s up? Clinging jellyfish have been found in several salt ponds and they … Continue reading →

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