Category Archives: Diablo Adios & Chupacabra

7 Pound Redfish on a 6-Weight Fly Rod

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Well, the bite continues. Sunday held a high tide around 10:30AM, and it promised to ebb until almost 5PM. That meant a long day of moving water. Good news. On the other hand, the wind was 10-15 southeast. An odd … Continue reading →

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Why do Redfish have Blue Tails?

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday afternoon, I poled down the flat, once again seeking “tailing” reds. Unlike last winter, there is plenty of driftweed around this year. Its stacking up pretty thick on the flat, and that is a excellent sign. Driftweed carries food … Continue reading →

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I got stung by a stingray

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Well it happened; I got stung by a stingray. Damn. Yes, I should have been more careful. Circumstances got the best of me. Yesterday I was out at false dawn. And as soon as I arrived on the flats, I saw the … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive Kayak Push Pole: An Update

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

In September of 2012 I showed you how to built an inexpensive push pole for your kayak. https://edmitchelloutdoors.com/?p=1435  Well over a year has gone by, so its time for an update. The DIY pole continues to work very well on the … Continue reading →

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How and Why to install a skeg on your Diablo Adios – Part two

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Part Two: How is the Diablo Adios skeg working out? Better than expected. Winter in Florida brings wind. And that wind has given me beacoup chances to “pole” in a quartering breeze. The skeg is quite an improvement,believe me. In … Continue reading →

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