Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

The “Sulphur” Hatch on the Farmington River : Part One

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part One: For many years, I was on Martha’s Vineyard in June, fishing for stripers on Dogfish bar. Those were memorable years, but as a result, I always missed the “sulphur” hatch on the Farmington River. Well this year it … Continue reading →

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Stocked Trout are Unpredictable

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Stocked trout, especially freshly stocked trout, can be easy to fool. After spending their entire prior life in a holding tank, they are ill prepared for the ways of the wild. Hey you would be too. And as a result, … Continue reading →

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Coyote Creek

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

My buddy Pete is up in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico. I’ve gone through that area and know its a spectacular spot. At the moment, Pete, and his wife Linda, have their RV in Coyote Creek State … Continue reading →

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Joe Brooks – One of the Greatest

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

A fine new project is underway to document the role Joe Brooks played in the history of fly-fishing. No question, Joe Brooks was one of the greatest anglers to ever pick up the long wand. A masterful caster, he traveled … Continue reading →

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Casting a Kabuto 7-foot, 3-weight Fly Rod

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

It’s time to talk about casting that Kabuto 7-foot, 3-weight fly rod we looked at a few posts back. www.kabutorods.com   This rod has a progressive taper. The action is moderate (mid-flex), but faster than the older Winston glass rods mentioned on this site. That … Continue reading →

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