Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Review : Refurbished Nikon D3200

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

It turns out my heavy cold is actually the damn flu!. Hence I’m still not on the water. Oh well, that’s life. But we can use this down time to review a fantastic little camera. A refurbished Nikon D3200. For … Continue reading →

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S&W Model 19 .357 Combat Magnum

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

S&W Model 19 .357 Combat Magnum. Well a bad cold has kept me off the water over over a week. So no fishing reports. But what do you say – lets talk about a classic revolver – the S&W Model … Continue reading →

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