Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

More about the Neon Crab fly

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Awhile back I began exploring the potential of brightly colored crab flies. Well its time to talk more more about them -more about the Neon Crab fly. Back in January of this year, I caught the above red.  If you … Continue reading →

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Dave Beall is an Extraordinary Angler

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

If you fish long enough in an area, you’ll likely come across a special person, someone who always seems to find and catch fish regardless of the situation. On my home waters, Dave is that special person, no question about … Continue reading →

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Red Tide in Charlotte Harbor?

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Red Tide in Charlotte Harbor? I was back on the water this morning and noticed a large number of dead fish floating in the tide, including nice reds. Not good. Not good at all. It sure looked like Red Tide. … Continue reading →

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Yesterday Morning’s “Tailing” Red

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday morning I caught a boat ride with my friend Dave. We left the ramp at 6AM in the dark and headed up to a productive flat. The tide was scheduled to hit dead low  around 7Am. So we had … Continue reading →

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The Half & Half is a Great Fly

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

No question, the Half & Half is a great fly. Not familiar with the Half & Half? You should be. Its two of the finest flies ever devised melded together. It is half Lefty’s Deceiver and half Clouser Deep Minnow. … Continue reading →

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