Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Joe Brooks’ Original Blonde Bucktail

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Joe Brooks Original Blonde Bucktail Joe Brooks’ Blonde Bucktail is the earliest fly to gain widespread popularity in saltwater fly-fishing. By early, I mean back when saltwater fly-fishing was still in diapers – in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even the 80s. … Continue reading →

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Stillwater Trout?

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Stillwater Trout? Have you ever wondered why stillwater fly-fishing for trout never took off in our country? It’s really a shame. Its been huge in the UK since the planet cooled. Yes, across the pond they lack the abundance of … Continue reading →

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