Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

Stillwater Trout?

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Stillwater Trout? Have you ever wondered why stillwater fly-fishing for trout never took off in our country? It’s really a shame. Its been huge in the UK since the planet cooled. Yes, across the pond they lack the abundance of … Continue reading →

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Scott Radian 10 foot 4 weight Revisited

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Scott Radian 10 foot 4 weight Revisited In 2017 I did a post on why I purchased a Scott Radian 10 foot for 4 weight line. Back at that tine, my central interest was learning more about euro-nymphing. And since … Continue reading →

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The UFO Fly

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The UFO Fly Recently a friend of mine, who lives on the Farmington River perhaps the best trout stream in the northeast, sent me a text message containing a blurry photo of a fly, claiming it was the best fly … Continue reading →

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How Many Flies Does a Trout Angler Need?

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

How Many Flies Does a Trout Angler Need? Umm, interesting question. In my first fly-fishing days, I often fished with one fly. In fact, I only had one or two flies to my name. Truth. Many times, I simply stopped … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing is a Waiting Game.

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fly Fishing is a Waiting Game Yes, fly fishing is a waiting game. We wait for the fish to bite, the tide to turn, the hatch to start, the wind to stop, a thunderstorm to move, a big moon to … Continue reading →

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