Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Upperman Joe Brooks Popping Bug

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Upperman Joe Brooks Popping Bug. The popper in the photograph below is part of the earliest series of saltwater flies ever created in our country. It was tied by Bill Upperman of Atlantic City, New Jersey to Joe Brooks’ specifications … Continue reading →

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Short Casts are Successful in the Salt

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Short Casts are Successful in the Salt There is a tendency to think that saltwater fly fishing is all about booming out long casts. Thousand dollar fast action performance rods, special taper lines, and double hauling.  Right? And this is … Continue reading →

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The UFO Fly

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The UFO Fly Recently a friend of mine, who lives on the Farmington River perhaps the best trout stream in the northeast, sent me a text message containing a blurry photo of a fly, claiming it was the best fly … Continue reading →

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How Many Flies Does a Trout Angler Need?

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

How Many Flies Does a Trout Angler Need? Umm, interesting question. In my first fly-fishing days, I often fished with one fly. In fact, I only had one or two flies to my name. Truth. Many times, I simply stopped … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing is a Waiting Game.

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fly Fishing is a Waiting Game Yes, fly fishing is a waiting game. We wait for the fish to bite, the tide to turn, the hatch to start, the wind to stop, a thunderstorm to move, a big moon to … Continue reading →

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