Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Joe Brooks’ Original Blonde Bucktail

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Joe Brooks Original Blonde Bucktail Joe Brooks’ Blonde Bucktail is the earliest fly to gain widespread popularity in saltwater fly-fishing. By early, I mean back when saltwater fly-fishing was still in diapers – in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even the 80s. … Continue reading →

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Stillwater Trout?

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Stillwater Trout? Have you ever wondered why stillwater fly-fishing for trout never took off in our country? It’s really a shame. Its been huge in the UK since the planet cooled. Yes, across the pond they lack the abundance of … Continue reading →

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Scott Radian 10 foot 4 weight Revisited

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Scott Radian 10 foot 4 weight Revisited In 2017 I did a post on why I purchased a Scott Radian 10 foot for 4 weight line. Back at that tine, my central interest was learning more about euro-nymphing. And since … Continue reading →

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Here Fishy… Fishy.. Fishy

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Here Fishy… Fishy.. Fishy Not sure this works, but its worth a try

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A Kayak in a Pickup Needs a Flag

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Kayak in a Pickup Needs a Flag Does your kayak extend out the back of your pickup truck? Man, put a bright colored flag on the far end. Or the knucklehead behind you is going to slam right into … Continue reading →

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