Category Archives: Environment

Striped Bass Kill on Cape Breton Island

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

Striped Bass Kill on Cape Breton Island A little over a week ago, a large number of stripers were found dead on Dingwall Beach on Cape Breton Island. Biologist are working to find the cause of this striped bass kill. … Continue reading →

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We Have to Save Striped Bass – Again

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

We Have to Save Striped Bass – Again Once again we stand at the edge of a precipice with the fate of striped bass hanging in the balance. Last time around, it took an unprecedented act of Congress and draconian … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain go Away!

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rain, Rain go Away! Hey at one time or another we have all fished in the rain. Right? Sometimes a passing shower, sometimes a downpour.  Sometimes we got caught by accident and sometimes we purposely fished in it. It happens. … Continue reading →

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Dolphins and Nets

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dolphins and Nets This post may seem a bit odd, in that it has nothing to do with fly-fishing, kayaking, or any other outdoor sport for that matter. Still I feel compelled to write it. Recently my son was on … Continue reading →

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Climate Change and Covid are Affecting our Fisheries

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Climate Change and Covid are Affecting our Fisheries I just got back from a trip up to the Great North Woods. A place I love and have been going to since the mid-1980’s. But I was totally unprepared for what … Continue reading →

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