Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

The Church of St. Kilcatherine in Ireland

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Recently a number of people came by to view the first four posts on this site back in 2011. Those posts pertain to the Church of St. Kilcatherine in Ireland. It is, at times, also referred to by the ancient … Continue reading →

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A One Tide Day

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Today was a one tide day.  That’s right one tide from sunup to sundown. Low tide arrived around 3:38 AM, and high followed at 7:47 PM. Get a load of that, 16 hours of painfully slow incoming water. Total tidal … Continue reading →

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A Neon Crab Fly

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

When you think about colors for crab flies, you steer toward olive green, tan, brown and other drab earth tones. And why not? You’re “matching the hatch”, so to speak, or perhaps we should say “matching the marine”.  Nevertheless, brightly … Continue reading →

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More Pompano on a Fly

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday I fished a fair bit of the incoming tide out on the sandbar. Water clarity was excellent, although sight-fishing was hampered by a stiff breeze and a steady stream of clouds which got worse as the day worn on. … Continue reading →

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Pompano like Orange Flies

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Here in Charlotte Harbor, we have pompano at this time of year. Typically they are found in our passes as well as along the sandbars. I don’t get a chance to fish for them in the passes, but I do … Continue reading →

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