Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

Tying a Sand Eel Fly

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Sand eels are a wonderful forage fish that supplies great opportunities for the nearshore fly angler. These long thin critters are found over a large extent of the Atlantic coast, ranging from the far north down to the Carolinas. In … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Soft Hackle

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

The Art of the Soft Hackle: A month back I was in New Hartford, Connecticut, knee deep in the Farmington River watching a master at work. His name is Pat Torrey and he has been fishing this fabulous river for … Continue reading →

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The Farnsworth Fly Returns!

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

The Farnsworth  Fly Returns! Great news! The famous Farnsworth Fly is back in production – and better than ever. My friend Phil designed this deadly fly many years ago back when we fished the New England coast. It quickly became … Continue reading →

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Redfish Love the Bone Jovi

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

If you’re a bonefish addict, I’m sure you have a Bone Jovi or two in your fly box. Granted they’re rarely the right choice on a shin deep, crystal flats where a sparsely tied number 8# fly is king. But … Continue reading →

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The San Juan Worm

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

The San Juan Worm: The San Juan Worm may qualify as the Rodney Dangerfield of the fly world. Believe me, its gives some serious anglers the heebie-jeebies. They love to hate it. Wouldn’t be caught dead with one in their … Continue reading →

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