Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

False Albacore on a Fly

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

False Albacore on a Fly Got a false albacore on a fly yesterday. What a damn thrill. Yeah I’ve caught them before; I landed my first one back in the early 1990’s out at Cape Pogue on Martha’s Vineyard. That … Continue reading →

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Dave is Fishing Henry’s Fork

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Dave is Fishing Henry’s Fork My friend Dave is out west, fishing the fabled Henry’s Fork. As you may know this famous stretch of water originates in Big Spring, Idaho and is part of the Snake River. It is known … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Bonito are in Town

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Atlantic Bonito are in Town My friend Mark Kuz send along a couple photos of Atlantic Bonito. Way cool. Bonito are a prized catch, no question. They’re fast, cagey, beautiful, and often hard to hook and hold. But once you … Continue reading →

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Scott Meridian 9′ 7wt Fly Rod Review – Part Two

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Scott Meridian 9′ 7wt Fly Rod Review – Part Two Took the Meridian 7wt for a test drive on the town green today. Accompanying me were two fly lines from AirFlo. A Coastal 7wt Intermediate and a Coastal 7wt Floater. … Continue reading →

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Scott Meridian 9′ 7wt Fly Rod Review – Part One

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Scott Meridian 9′ 7wt Fly Rod Review – Part One Part One: Recently I purchased a Scott Meridian 7wt. (from Bear’s Den, great folks to deal with.) Yes, I know the Meridian is no longer king-of-the-hill, having just been replaced … Continue reading →

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