Category Archives: Environment

Snook Shangri-La?

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

There is a spot near me that I jokingly refer to as snook Shangri-La. I have fun memories of this place. It is a small island, with a pile of dead wood sitting off one end. Nice structure. Sweetening the … Continue reading →

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Dawn on the Flats

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Occasionally I’m on the water before the sun. I try to do it as much as I can. Believe me amigo, here in the subtropics, early morn is precious. The air is cool and still; the humidity is down. All around you … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Wind on Tide

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Got out yesterday morning at dawn. Air temps? In the high forties, pretty cool for Florida. Low tide was scheduled to arrive around 10 AM. So I was hitting the flats at half tide; or so I thought. When I got to … Continue reading →

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Stump Pass Park

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Fly fishing from a boat is great fun.  And I like fly fishing from a kayak too. Still the most exciting saltwater fly fishing, in my opinion, happens right from the beach. Not sure I can fully explain why that … Continue reading →

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October in the Northeast

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

If you live in Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts, this is a great time to be fishing the coast. The days grow short, the wind swings to the north, and stronger tides make themselves known. Together, these changes kick start the coastal … Continue reading →

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