Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

The “Sulphur” Hatch on the Farmington River: Part Two

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part Two: Ok, lets talk more about the “sulphur” hatch on the Farmington River. My first day on the river was filled with surprises.  Now the text book time for “sulphurs” to appear is 5pm, just as the light begins … Continue reading →

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The “Sulphur” Hatch on the Farmington River : Part One

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part One: For many years, I was on Martha’s Vineyard in June, fishing for stripers on Dogfish bar. Those were memorable years, but as a result, I always missed the “sulphur” hatch on the Farmington River. Well this year it … Continue reading →

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A Kabuto Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

In late 2005 I ordered a “glass” fly rod from Japanese custom rod builder Yasuyuki Kabuto. The wand in question was a model 7033 – a 7 foot, 3-piece, 3-weight, with a stacked bamboo slide-band reel seat. Six months passed … Continue reading →

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Winston 5-Weight Fiberglass Fly Rod: Part Two

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part Two:  At the end of the last post, I showed you page 13 from a Winston Catalog printed during Doug Merrick’s era in San Francisco. On that page, there is mention of a series of rods under the heading … Continue reading →

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A Winston 5-Weight Fiberglass Fly Rod: Part One

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part One: Sometimes a fever comes on slowly, and then keeps on building. Well, that’s exactly how my love of Winston glass rods began. It started slowly way back when with a travel set – a 6-weight and an 8-weight … Continue reading →

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