Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Sunset on the Flats can be your Reward

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Sunset on the Flats can be your Reward: Back on Friday we decided to give those “tailing” reds another try.  No the conditions weren’t right, far from it, but its better to be on the water than sitting home on … Continue reading →

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Fishing: It’s all about the Conditions

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing: It’s all about the Conditions When you fish in the salt you learn fast that fishing is all about the conditions. The tide, the wind, the weather, water temperature, the sun and the moon, man everything has an impact. … Continue reading →

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“Tailing” Reds in the Twilight

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

“Tailing” Reds in the Twilight: Summer fishing in the subtropics can be brutal.  Old Helios is a your merciless companion, absolutely furious, baking you to the bone as sweat rains down your face. After a couple hours on the water … Continue reading →

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Finally Back on the Water

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Finally Back on the Water: After many weeks in dry dock, Monday I got my butt back on the water. Left the ramp around 7:30 Am, and paddled out into a sunny, calm morning. Felt good. When I reached the … Continue reading →

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June means Sand Eels

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

June means Sand Eels: The first fly fishing article I ever sold was about sand eels. (here) The year was 1988. The magazine was Fly Fisherman. Seems like a long time ago my friend. Why on earth did I pick … Continue reading →

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