Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

The Challenge our Fisheries Face: Is Growth the same as Progress?

The Challenge our Fisheries Face: Is Growth the same as Progress?   Here in Charlotte Harbor our fisheries have been slipping for several years and are presently, for the most part, in crisis mode. Stricter fisheries management is one way to … Continue reading

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A Meeting with the Mullet Man

 A Meeting with the Mullet man: I’ve been offline a long time for a slew of reasons. Record cold weather, record hot, high winds, red tide, terrible fishing, house guests, and a fried laptop round out the list. Well, enough … Continue reading

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Are Wading Birds and Fish on the Flat Connected?

Are Wading Birds and Fish on the Flat Connected?  Yesterday morning held excellent conditions for “tailing” reds. Calm winds, clouds and low water. Naturally I wanted to take advantage of that and set off, launching by 6:30 AM. High hopes … Continue reading

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The Flats are Firing Up

The Flats are Firing Up:  After a cool start to the winter, February temperatures are well above normal, and its causing Gulf temperatures to climb fast. Yesterday, on the flats the water was into seventies more typical of mid to … Continue reading

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The 2018 Fly Fishing Show in Edison, New Jersey

The 2018 Fly Fishing Show in Edison, New Jersey:  After skipping the Fly Fishing Shows for a few years, back in January I flew up to New Jersey to catch the 2018 show in Edison. I’m pleased I did. It … Continue reading

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