Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Pine Island Fly Fishers October 2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Last night at the Matlacha Community Center Park, The Pine Island Fly Fishers held their first meeting of the season. It was advertised as a general fly-fishing “Tune-up” with demonstrations on fly tying, fly casting, knots, and leaders. And it … Continue reading →

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Korker Buckskin Wading Shoe

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Korker Buckskin Wading Shoe: A Review At the beginning of the season, I needed a new pair of wading shoes. So I searched around in the marketplace and spotted several pair made by Korker. To my knowledge, in the past, … Continue reading →

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The Sale of Plum Island, New York

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Its time for an update on the sale of Plum Island, New York, perhaps better known as the Plum Island Animal Disease Center .  (It may be best to read my two prior posts on this topic. first, second) As … Continue reading →

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Plastic Fly Boxes have Improved

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Plastic fly boxes have improved. No question. Better plastic, better hinges, better latches, better foam, and more sizes and shapes then ever before. And today some are even water tight. Years ago I relied mainly on metal boxes from Hardy … Continue reading →

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Billy Pate Direct-Drive Fly Reel

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

The Billy Pate Drive-Drive Fly Reel is one of the finest ever made. And while you’re free to question that, a boat load of hard core anglers would agree with me. This reel is a slick performer in a rugged, … Continue reading →

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