Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish In my experience, sight-fishing for redfish typically involves reds from 22″- 28″. Why? These are the red most often found in shallow water were sight-fishing is done. But there are exceptions, such as a redfish recently … Continue reading →

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Tying Some Caddis Pupae

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Tying Some Caddis Pupae My first post on the importance of caddis pupae goes back some  14 years ago. True. And I still feel they are one of the most valuable flies in your bag of trout tricks. Okay, I’ll … Continue reading →

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A Team of Nymphs

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Team of Nymphs We all know people who strictly fish dry flies. Coconuts. It’s like only eating one kind of food and thinking you are a gourmet. Oh well, let them suffer. Truth is this: you should pick the … Continue reading →

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Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual”

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual” The first time I saw Fran Better’s wonderful dry fly -“The Usual” was in his Adirondack Sport Shop on the West Branch of the Ausable River in Wilmington. As far as dry flies … Continue reading →

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Joe Brooks’ Original Blonde Bucktail

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Joe Brooks Original Blonde Bucktail Joe Brooks’ Blonde Bucktail is the earliest fly to gain widespread popularity in saltwater fly-fishing. By early, I mean back when saltwater fly-fishing was still in diapers – in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even the 80s. … Continue reading →

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