Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

A Week of Tides, A Week of Wind

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

A Week of Tides, A Week of Wind Last week we were on the building side of a full moon, and along with it came low tides in the evening. Adding to the suspense, there were very few late day … Continue reading →

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Redbreast 12 Year Old, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Redbreast 12 Year Old, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey The good tides are returning. By Sunday they will arrive, and if the winds cooperate and the storms stay silent, it will be again time to stalk the flats for “tailing” … Continue reading →

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Sunset on the Flats can be your Reward

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Sunset on the Flats can be your Reward: Back on Friday we decided to give those “tailing” reds another try.  No the conditions weren’t right, far from it, but its better to be on the water than sitting home on … Continue reading →

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Fishing: It’s all about the Conditions

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing: It’s all about the Conditions When you fish in the salt you learn fast that fishing is all about the conditions. The tide, the wind, the weather, water temperature, the sun and the moon, man everything has an impact. … Continue reading →

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“Tailing” Reds in the Twilight

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

“Tailing” Reds in the Twilight: Summer fishing in the subtropics can be brutal.  Old Helios is a your merciless companion, absolutely furious, baking you to the bone as sweat rains down your face. After a couple hours on the water … Continue reading →

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