Category Archives: Environment

A Rainbow in the Maumturks

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I saw a rainbow today. It got me thinking about one I saw in Ireland, years ago. A friend of mine had rented a house in a remote valley in Joyce Country.  Situated 4 miles in on a dirt road, the house hung on … Continue reading →

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Wash Out

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The weather continues to be a major factor. First we had many days of high wind. Now we’re getting slammed with several days of heavy rain. Not a good thing. A very similar situation happened last year around this time. Tropical … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Flats

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The consensus around here is that a night of bright moon light will ruin the fishing on the following day.Why? In theory the fish will eat all night in the moon light, and therefore will not be hungry the next day. I can’t prove that part, … Continue reading →

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Good Tides, Great Weather, Lousy Fishing

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Well, we just went through a string of good tides coupled with record breaking warmth. Beautiful, beautiful  days on the flats – air temps in the 80’s. How’s that for the middle of January? I figured conditions were ripe for … Continue reading →

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A Week of Wind

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Wow, first a week of wind, and then a slow period. Been awhile since I’ve seen tailing reds. Frustrating. Got out this morning, blowing 15-20 northwest. Man, quite a ride. Managed a red and 3 small snook. Still no tails … Continue reading →

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