Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Freshwater

Years ago I Fished in the Winter

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Years ago I Fished in the Winter Back when I was a young Turk, I fished in the winter. Here I am fishing a trout stream in icy February. Days prior I had helped live-cart this water. Me and a … Continue reading →

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Estuary Magazine

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Ed Mitchell

Estuary Magazine, As some of you know, I write a regular column for Estuary Magazine. I already did an article covering a year’s worth of  hatches on the famous Farmington River. In the upcoming fall issue, I’ll give you a … Continue reading →

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Mark’s Big Landlocked Salmon

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

Mark’s Big Landlocked Salmon Recently my friend Mark Lewchick hauled his Lund Alaskan up to northern New England in the search of landlocked salmon. Will not mention the name of the lake, but I can report Mark’s trip was a … Continue reading →

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Dave & Pete are Back in Montana

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

Dave & Pete are Back in Montana Got a text message from my friend Dave Beall. He and his buddy Pete are back out in Montana trout fishing the Upper Big Hole River. Below you’ll see a 22″ beauty that … Continue reading →

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The Hornberg

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Ed Mitchell

The Hornberg Colonel Joseph Bates, in his fine book “Streamers & Bucktails the Big Fish Flies”, reports that this fly was created by Frank Hornberg, a conservation warden in Portage County, Wisconsin. Designed to mimic a small minnow, the Hornberg … Continue reading →

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