Category Archives: Environment

Life in the Great Northwoods

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Life in the Great Northwoods Man I love the Great Northwoods. The lakes, the loons, the landlocked salmon. There is a sense of freedom here – far from the madding crowd. The usual rules don’t apply. Life feels bigger. At … Continue reading →

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Dave Got a Nice Redfish!

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Dave Got a Nice Redfish! News from Florida. Dave – the infamous fish whisper- got a nice redfish!  At first light the other day, he and his friend Pete were out hunting for reds. They set up outside a creek … Continue reading →

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Weakfish – Where have they Gone?

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Weakfish – Where have they Gone? Thought to be the most beautiful fish to visit the New England coast, weakfish are now a distant memory. Yeah, New England is at the northern end of their range. So, they never were … Continue reading →

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There are Places I’ll Remember

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

There are Places I’ll Remember, Do you love John Lennon’s song  “All my Life”? I do. It sparks remembrances. This photograph does it for me too. I took it over 25 years ago as I was walking off the beach … Continue reading →

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100 Square Miles of Red Tide

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

100 Square Miles of Red Tide About a week ago, a 100 square mile patch of red tide was spotted off the Gulf Coast of Florida. Should all of it drift into shore, it will cause enormous damage to fish … Continue reading →

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