Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

The Art of the Soft Hackle

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

The Art of the Soft Hackle Soft hackle flies are easy to cast, easy to tie, easy to fish and deadly. What more could you want? But the truth is many anglers avoid them. Why? Well soft hackles, and for … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Connecticut’s Salmon River

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Day on the Connecticut’s Salmon River Newer Link https://edmitchelloutdoors.com/2023/04/11/a-day-on-the-salmon-river/ Last week we had a few warm days. Naturally I took advantage of them to do some trout fishing. The closest trout water to me is the Salmon River. It is … Continue reading →

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Thought on Matching Green Caddis Pupae

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Thoughts on Matching Green Caddis Pupae In the previous post we took a quick look at “anchor” flies used in “Euro” nymphing. And I mentioned that perhaps the most productive “anchor” flies is the green caddis pupae. Green caddis pupae … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Trout

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Getting Ready for Trout Well its finally time to get ready for trout. Yes I know, some anglers here in the Northeast fish right through the whole winter. God bless them. I did a bit once upon a time, but … Continue reading →

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The Trend in Fly Fishing toward Lighter Lines

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Over the years, fly anglers have steadily moved to lighter line weights. Granted this didn’t happen overnight. It has been a slow progression. Still there is no denying it, amigo. Lighter line weights have been gaining favor for decades. Here’s … Continue reading →

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