Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Prop Chopped Redfish?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Something unusual happened this morning. I was poling the flat when I saw my friend Andy hookup. Great! I was glad he managed to catch a fish. The bite had been wicked slow. But this fish didn’t fight at all; … Continue reading →

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Tailing Reds in the Fog

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Last night I put the Adios on the roof of the car, knowing there was a minus low tide today, right at dawn. By 5:00 AM the coffee was perking. By 6:30 AM I was paddling – out into the … Continue reading →

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An Orvis Powerflex Boron / Graphite fly rod

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a second-hand Orvis T-3 fly rod. You’ll see it a few posts back. Well lightning struck again. The same angler that sold me the T-3 offered me another rod. This time a rare … Continue reading →

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The CFFA Banquet & Expo

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Just got back from the CFFA Banquet & Expo. The Expo was very well attended, drawing over 300 anglers on a winter’s day. Its is very likely the premier fly fishing club expo in the Northeast and has been going … Continue reading →

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Pine Island Fly Fishing Club swap meet

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A few days ago, my friend Dave and I went to the Pine Island Fly Fishing Club swap meet. The club is relatively new and fast growing. I don’t believe they have a website, but you can get news about … Continue reading →

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