Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

The Atlantic Silverside: an Essential Forage Fish

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

The Atlantic Silverside: an Essential Forage Fish “In the shallow waters of the Atlantic all the way from the chilly reaches of Prince Edward Sound to the ever-warm Florida shores, the silverside was then, and is now, an ecologically important … Continue reading →

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Articulated Streamers are Hot!

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

Articulated Streamers are Hot! Yesterday Phil and I went to see Kevin Pelletier. Kevin is one of the finest fly tyers I have ever seen. He is a real artist at the vise, believe me. Presently, Kevin is into articulated … Continue reading →

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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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