Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Southwest Florida is Catch & Release Only

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Southwest Florida is Catch & Release Only Did that title catch your eye? Well release it. Its not 100 percent true. Let me accurize things a bit. Right now, in nearshore waters from north of Port Richey all the way … Continue reading →

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Dave caught a Nice Tailing Red

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Well, the Fish Whisper continues to be superman. At sunrise Dave was out on the flat during a ebbing tide, searching for tails. And lo-and-behold he caught & released a beautiful “tailing” redfish.  Go going Dave! As always a tip … Continue reading →

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The 2020 Northeast Saltwater Season is Behind Us

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

The 2020 Northeast Saltwater Season is Behind Us: Well its official now; here in the Northeast the 2020 saltwater season is behind us. Time to put away the gear if you haven’t already. And its also time to think about … 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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Do All Redfish have Spots?

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Do All Redfish have Spots? Back three years ago, I did a post asking how many spots can a redfish have. It was just an interesting conversation point. My friend Dave and I used to joke about it. Nothing much … Continue reading →

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