Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

The Mop Fly is a Murderer

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

The Mop Fly is a Murderer Lately my friend Phil has been hard at work tying flies to use over at his club pond. And he has been catching some mighty good looking rainbows.  Nice going. What are the fish … Continue reading →

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It’s Bay Anchovy Time

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

It’s Bay Anchovy Time With September on our doorstep, it’s bay anchovy time here in Southern New England. These tiny critters have been growing up in our backwaters all summer and are getting ready to exit to the coast. And … Continue reading →

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Dave ‘s 18″ Brown Trout

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dave’s 18″ Brown Trout My friend Dave got himself a nice 18″ brown trout. No this isn’t famous the Dave I speak about all the time – the redfish king, down in Punta Gorda. This Dave lives here in Connecticut. … Continue reading →

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Foam Ice Floats for Holding Flies?

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Foam Ice Floats for Holding Flies? My friend Phil showed me a novel idea. Using a foam ice float to hold flies. Not sure where he can across this trick, but he tells me it is popular on the internet. … Continue reading →

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The Partridge “Carrie Stevens” Hook Size 2 for Sale

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

The Partridge “Carrie Stevens” Hook Size 2 for Sale Get a kick out of those Mustad size 32, gold plated hooks? Crazy stuff. Best I know, they’re the smallest freshwater hook ever made. Well, this time around my fly tying … Continue reading →

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