Category Archives: Environment

Winter Snake

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

A couple of days ago, I walked out to my car and spied a snake. Yes, a snake in January. A winter snake. This one was a parking lot casualty. Most likely it is a Florida Ringneck Snake. Totally harmless … Continue reading →

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The Flats were Dead Today

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

On my home flat, some spots are better than others. No surprise there. Where the habitat is best, the fishing is best. Right? That said, on any given day you still can’t predict with 100 percent reliability where the bite … Continue reading →

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Fog and Wind on the Flats

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

A few mornings back, there was both fog and wind on the flats. Unusual. The fog eliminated any chance of sight-fishing, at least in the usual sense. But reds “tail” better in a fog, so there is a trade off. … Continue reading →

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Our Planet is an Amazing Place

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Love this world, my friend.  Our planet is an amazing place, filled day and night with both beauty and mystery. Its also the only home we have. Cherish it, always.

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On the Flats with the Super Moon Blues

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Did you seen the moon the last couple of night? It was a super moon. Not only was the moon full, it was in perigee. Which is to say the moon was at its closest point to the earth, some 221,765 … Continue reading →

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