Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

Bead-Head Caddis Pupae

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Years ago I used to think that if I had to rely on one nymph, it would be a Hare’s Ear in size 14. Damn good fly. Nowadays, however, I would pick something different. Which fly you ask? A bead-head caddis … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing with Nymphs is Deadly

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

You can catch trout on all kinds of flies. Dries, emergers,wets, nymphs, streamers, bucktails, soft hackles, buggers.  The list is long. But in my opinion, the single most productive fly is a nymph. For one thing, trout eat a lot of nymphs. … Continue reading →

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Stripers love Sand Eels

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

  Like to fly fish from shore for striped bass? Along the northeast coast? Well then sand eels are your friend. How come? For one thing, these slim, oily forage fish call stripers like a moth to a flame. And that includes … Continue reading →

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