Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

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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Our Beautiful World

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Its good, at times, to just to lean back and enjoy our beautiful world. Frankly we can get so wound up in our daily lives that we forget what our planet has to offer. We worry about this; we worry … Continue reading →

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Patience on the Flats

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

I’ll still trying to get used to how different fishing the flats is from fishing the Northeast coast. Perhaps the single biggest difference is patience. Yes, you need patience on the flats. Along the beaches of New England its a … Continue reading →

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