Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

No Fall Fishing Yet?

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

No Fall Fishing Yet? Yeah there are some fish around, here and there, but the fall run doesn’t seem to be in high gear yet. Today my friend Phil and I hit several spots in Rhode Island. We caught the … Continue reading →

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Chub Mackerel

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Chub Mackerel Yesterday was only the second time I’ve ever seen this great little mackerel in Long Island Sound. Last year was the first and they are back again this fall. Chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) are better known to the … Continue reading →

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Back from Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Back from Martha’s Vineyard My son and I just returned from a stay on Martha’s Vineyard. Yeah, this is Derby time on the Island. Which as you may know draws hardcore anglers from far and wide. During the Derby I’ve … Continue reading →

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Heading to Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Heading to Martha’s Vineyard Well, I’m headed to Martha’s Vineyard for five days. Hoping to run into some Atlantic bonito. The gear is all piled up and ready to go into the truck. Quite a pile. And actually, that’s not … Continue reading →

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It’s Bay Anchovy Time

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

It’s Bay Anchovy Time With September on our doorstep, it’s bay anchovy time here in Southern New England. These tiny critters have been growing up in our backwaters all summer and are getting ready to exit to the coast. And … Continue reading →

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