Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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Charlotte Harbor is in Trouble

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Charlotte Harbor is in Trouble In 2013, I moved to Punta Gorda, Florida. At that time, Charlotte Harbor was listed as a pristine estuary, perhaps the healthiest in the state. That’s no longer the case as this article points out … Continue reading →

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Tailing Reds in Pine Island Sound

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Tailing Reds in Pine Island Sound My friend Dave and his buddy Andy caught some nice “tailing” redfish inPine Island Sound. If you’re unfamiliar with Pine Island Sound, it sits behind three islands -Sanibel, Captiva, and Cayo Costa – off … Continue reading →

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