Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

The Nirvana Fly Reel

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Nirvana Fly Reel Did I already do this damn post? Keep thinking I did, but I can’t find it on the site. Well, no harm done. On the net some time ago, I came across this Nirvana fly reel … Continue reading →

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Caddisflies by Gary LaFontaine

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Caddisflies by Gary LaFontaine Back in 1981 Nick Lyons published Caddisflies by Gary La Fontaine. It was then and is still today the definitive angling text on the subject. A large format book of 8.5″ x 11″ and over 300 pages, … Continue reading →

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The Earth is Titling

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Earth is Titling Have you noticed? The earth is titling. No, no, nothing is going to slide off the table. Take it easy. But rest assured, the northern hemisphere is starting to tilt toward the sun. Yeah it was … Continue reading →

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Life in the Great Northwoods

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Life in the Great Northwoods Man I love the Great Northwoods. The lakes, the loons, the landlocked salmon. There is a sense of freedom here – far from the madding crowd. The usual rules don’t apply. Life feels bigger. At … Continue reading →

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A Size 24 Bead Head Caddis Pupae

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Size 24 Bead Head Caddis Pupae No fun tying these itty bitty babies. Used Veevus 10/o thread; I had too. Still I wanted a few of these in my vest. Increasingly it seems our heavily pressured streams are populated … Continue reading →

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