Category Archives: Environment

The Magnificent Frigate

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Magnificent Frigate I’m not a serious “birder” yet I do like watching them over the water. Here in New England the biggest and wildest of the bunch has to be the Northern Gannet. Totally amazing. And their presence marks … Continue reading →

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Captains for Clean Water

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Captains for Clean Water Bought a new hat. Did I need another one? Not on your life. No, I got this for a special reason. Have you noticed that fishing isn’t getting better these days? Damn. Its true pretty much … Continue reading →

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Striper Spawn in Serious Trouble

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Ed Mitchell

The Juvenile Abundance Index (JAI) counts the number of baby striped bass in spawning areas, representing the productivity of each year’s spawn. The JAI for the Bay has been recorded since the 1950s. It is the gold standard for assessing … Continue reading →

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The Weather Worries Me

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Ed Mitchell

The Weather Worries Me The weather worries me. Here in Connecticut, 2022 was a drought year. Dry as a bone. Then a switch flipped – 2023 being one of the wettest years ever noted. December, January and February proved  to … Continue reading →

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Are Bunker Back???

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Ed Mitchell

Are Bunker Back??? It’s a question on a lot of anglers’ mind.  And it’s been there for a long time. Many years ago, a handful of anglers, including myself, got the menhaden trawlers pushed out of Connecticut waters. To do … Continue reading →

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