Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

The Cinder Worms are Coming Soon

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Cinder Worms are Coming Soon Here in Southern New England, the Cinder Worms are coming soon. At least we hope they are. I say that because these Cinder Worm spawns vary from year to year.  They can be intense. … Continue reading →

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Removing Ticks

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Removing Ticks Ticks are a growing medical danger in the Northeast. And don’t think for a minute that ticks are only in Southern New England. Years ago, that seemed the case, but times have changed. Today New Hampshire, Vermont and … Continue reading →

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Striper Fishing Can be Tough on your Hands

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Striper Fishing Can be Tough on Your Hands Did you ever fish for striped bass every night for  two solid weeks? Tough on your hands. Yeah, the cold, the dampness, the salt, and roughness of a striper’s mouth turns your … Continue reading →

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A Randall Model 5 Camp & Trail

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Randall Model 5 Camp & Trail There are times in life, when you get a bit crazy, throw caution to the wind, spend more moola than you should. Something catches your eye and you can’t stop thinking about it. … Continue reading →

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Bill Catherwood “The Giant Killer”

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Bill Catherwood “The Giant Killer” A couple of days back I did a post on the tragic passing of Bobby Popovics – the finest saltwater fly tyer ever to grace a vise.  And that got me thinking about another great saltwater … Continue reading →

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