Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Spotted Sea Trout Fishery has an Emergency Regulation

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Spotted Sea Trout Fishery has an Emergency Regulation. Yesterday Florida Fish and Wildlife imposed a new restriction on the spotted seatrout fishery along the Gulf coast. Trout are very sensitive to red tide and because of it their numbers are … Continue reading →

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Redfish Love the Bone Jovi

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

If you’re a bonefish addict, I’m sure you have a Bone Jovi or two in your fly box. Granted they’re rarely the right choice on a shin deep, crystal flats where a sparsely tied number 8# fly is king. But … Continue reading →

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“Tailing” Reds in Charlotte Harbor

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

“Tailing” Reds in Charlotte Harbor” I’ve been plying these flats for five years now and can honestly report that in Charlotte Harbor  “tailing” reds are the most technically challenging fly-fishing I have ever done. Less you think that’s just my … Continue reading →

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“Hitchhiker” Snook

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Hitchhiker Snook: During the last week we’ve had some decent tides for “tailing” reds. So I’ve been getting on the water before dawn hoping for a shot. Now conditions aren’t bad. The water is clear and cooling,  and the wind … Continue reading →

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The Red Tide has Eased off a Bit

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

The Red Tide has Eased off a Bit:  Hurricane Michael pushed a fair amount of red tide north into the panhandle. Bad news for them; good news for us. But a shift in the wind could easily change things in … Continue reading →

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