Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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Dave gets a Red on his Helios 7wt

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dave gets a Red on his Helios 7wt Just heard from my buddy Dave down Punta Gorda way. Man, he is a fishing machine! Great angler. He sent me this picture of redfish he got on his new Orvis Helios … Continue reading →

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