Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Finally Back on the Water

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Finally Back on the Water: After many weeks in dry dock, Monday I got my butt back on the water. Left the ramp around 7:30 Am, and paddled out into a sunny, calm morning. Felt good. When I reached the … Continue reading →

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Red Tide in the Gulf fed by the Saharan Desert?

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Red Tide in the Gulf fed by the Saharan Desert? Recently an angler friend sent me a link to a study funded in part by NASA. This study looked at the effect the Saharan Desert has on red tide in … Continue reading →

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Lake Okeechobee is an Enormous Problem

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Lake Okeechobee is an Enormous Problem: Lake Okeechobee is enormous. Covering over 720 square miles, it’s no wonder Okeechobee is called Florida’s inland sea. My god there is over a trillion gallons of water there. But Okeechobee is also an … Continue reading →

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Drinking a Pint on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Drinking a Pint on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way: Yesterday I came across a picture I hadn’t seen in 8 long years. It was one of many I took on my last visit to Ireland. It is a simple shot showing … Continue reading →

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June means Sand Eels

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

June means Sand Eels: The first fly fishing article I ever sold was about sand eels. (here) The year was 1988. The magazine was Fly Fisherman. Seems like a long time ago my friend. Why on earth did I pick … Continue reading →

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