Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Ravens are returning to Connecticut

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Ravens are returning to Connecticut:  Yes, ravens are returning to Connecticut. How long have they been gone? A long ass time, my friend – perhaps over a 100 years. Most likely our colonial forefathers did a number on them just … Continue reading →

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Dry Flies can be a Problem

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Dry Flies can be a Problem: Dry flies are a super part of our sport. Not one can deny that. But if you love dry flies too much, dry flies can be a problem. I was on the river early … Continue reading →

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Fly Rod & Reel Magazine is Done

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Fly Rod & Reel Magazine is Done:  That’s right Fly Rod & Reel magazine is kaput. Here’s editor Greg Thomas’ blog confirming the magazine’s passing. Yes, the spring 2017 issue is their final breath. Sad news. It was a damn … Continue reading →

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Is Euro-nymphing Fly-fishing?

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Is Euro-nymphing Fly-fishing?: Heard something interesting today, from a reliable source. Yesterday, a conservation officer asked two anglers on Connecticut’s Salmon River  fly-fishing only area to leave. Why? They were euro-nymphing. Got you a tad puzzled? Okay, let me fill … Continue reading →

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Back to the Salmon River

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Back to the Salmon River: I went back to the Salmon River today. (For the record I’m referring to the one in Colchester, Connecticut.) Conditions were fairly good. Water was down a hair, but running at a respectable 57 degrees. … Continue reading →

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