Category Archives: Environment

Dave with a Bronze Redfish

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Dave with a Bronze Redfish In the backcountry, the water takes on a tannic stain when the rainy season hits Florida’s Gulf Coast. The source is the mangrove roots along the shoreline.   And as it happens, redfish change color too, … Continue reading →

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Winter Dawn on the Gulf Coast.

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Winter Dawn on the Gulf Coast There are moments in fishing that seem to last for eternity. You never shake them. A while back I posted a special moment at Lobsterville Beach on Martha’s Vineyard. This time it’s a dawn … Continue reading →

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Connecticut 2025: a Nor’easter in May, a Heat Wave in June

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Connecticut 2025: a Nor’easter in May, a Heat Wave in June Spring weather in New England can be a roller coaster ride. No question. What is the old adage? “If you don’t like the weather just wait a minute.” Still … Continue reading →

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Connecticut: Another Poor Spring for Stripers

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Connecticut: Another Poor Spring for Stripers Looks like another dismay start for stripers in Connecticut. We are just not getting the dependable runs we used to enjoy in the lower Connecticut River.  I have posted on this before, once back … Continue reading →

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Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island My friend Phil just told me of a warning sign in Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, Rhode Island. What’s up? Clinging jellyfish have been found in several salt ponds and they … Continue reading →

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