Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

Dave Does it Again!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Well, I decided to take a day off from those fussy, frustrating, rolling, refusing, uncooperative tarpon. Those unwilling beast can drive you crazy. So I paddled back to the flats instead, and ran into Dave.  I continue to be impressed with his … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Stillwater Fly-Fishing Secrets by Hal Janssen

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Got another book review for you. This time we’ll look at Stillwater Fly-Fishing Secrets by Hal Janssen. Stillwater fly-fishing for trout has never really taken off in this country. That’s a shame. Lakes and ponds provide a fun and rewarding trout … Continue reading →

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Vise-Grip Fly Tying Vise

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

They say necessity is the Mother of invention. No argument there. Filling a need with the resources at hand is a time honored skill. Call it ingenuity. Call it McGyvering. Its a desirable attribute. Recent my friend Phil, who now resides … Continue reading →

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Two Flies for the Flats

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I fish SW Florida flats on a regular basis. While there are a great variety of species to chuck a fly at, you don’t always need dozens of different patterns. A few will do. That suspicion was supported by a lecture I recently … Continue reading →

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Redfish on a 6-Weight Fly Rod

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Took the 6-weight back to the flats. What a fun fly rod. Check out the red below. It charged the fly from the side. I could see the bow wake coming across the flat. Man, exciting. A size 4, brown and orange, … Continue reading →

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