Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Striper Trip in Long Island Sound

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Striper Trip in Long Island Sound: Made it back north for the summer! Ahh, that lovely cool air and low humidity. Perfect for some  schoolie striper action in Long Island Sound. Yesterday my friend Phil Farnsworth and his buddy Mike … Continue reading →

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Another Charlotte Harbor Permit

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Another Charlotte Harbor Permit A few days back my friend Dave and I took a boat ride to a flat a touch farther north. After we waded around for awhile, Dave announced he had seen a school of pompano swimming … Continue reading →

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Jacks can Save the Day

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Jacks Can Save the Day Got out early Thursday morning before the sun and before the eventual wind. Carefully I poled a mile of flat looking for “tailing” reds. Conditions weren’t great yet I did see three “tails”. Unfortunately all … Continue reading →

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Windy Days can be your Friend

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Windy days are often a nuisance. Every effort to cast becomes an ordeal. Waves slam into you as you wade. Or the boat is rocking and rolling. Nothing seems to be going your way. But hang on amigo. Windy days … Continue reading →

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The Farnsworth Fly Returns!

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

The Farnsworth  Fly Returns! Great news! The famous Farnsworth Fly is back in production – and better than ever. My friend Phil designed this deadly fly many years ago back when we fished the New England coast. It quickly became … Continue reading →

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