Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

The “Sulphur” Hatch on the Farmington River : Part One

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part One: For many years, I was on Martha’s Vineyard in June, fishing for stripers on Dogfish bar. Those were memorable years, but as a result, I always missed the “sulphur” hatch on the Farmington River. Well this year it … Continue reading →

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Stocked Trout are Unpredictable

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Stocked trout, especially freshly stocked trout, can be easy to fool. After spending their entire prior life in a holding tank, they are ill prepared for the ways of the wild. Hey you would be too. And as a result, … Continue reading →

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The Neon Crab Fly Works

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A few posts back I showed you a brightly colored, neon crab fly. Wow is it ugly. And then I went on to tell you why it may prove effective on the flats. Well I can now report back that … Continue reading →

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A Neon Crab Fly

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

When you think about colors for crab flies, you steer toward olive green, tan, brown and other drab earth tones. And why not? You’re “matching the hatch”, so to speak, or perhaps we should say “matching the marine”.  Nevertheless, brightly … Continue reading →

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Pompano like Orange Flies

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Here in Charlotte Harbor, we have pompano at this time of year. Typically they are found in our passes as well as along the sandbars. I don’t get a chance to fish for them in the passes, but I do … Continue reading →

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