Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Yes, the Half & Half is a Great Fly

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Yes, the Half & Half is a Great Fly: In November of last year I wrote a post on the Half & Half. Yes the Half & Half is a great fly. And why wouldn’t it be? It combines two … Continue reading →

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Foggy Morning Redfish

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Foggy Morning Redfish  Awhile ago I did a post about foggy morning redfish. Couple a foggy morning with a strong low tide and you have a good shot at seeing “tailing” redfish. Of course you still need calm winds and … Continue reading →

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Diablo Deck Review: Part Four

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Diablo Deck Review: Part Four    Finally made it to the water!  As we all know this is where the learning curve begins. And I already had questions in mind, believe me. How much would the “Deck” improve visibility? Would … Continue reading →

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Diablo Deck Review: Part Three

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Diablo Deck Review: Part Three Okay, lets move on with the project. In the previous post, I mentioned making a plywood platform for the top of the Rigid Pro Box. Well, here’s how it worked out. From a half sheet … Continue reading →

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Diablo Deck Review: Part Two

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Diablo Deck Review: Part Two  In the previous post, I showed you a “Diablo Deck” I purchased from Diablo Paddlesports. When you stand, the “Deck” alone raises you roughly 4″ above the cockpit floor. Of course, to better spot fish … Continue reading →

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