Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Fishing the Flats by Mark Sosin and Lefty Kreh

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

With so many of us locked down by the coronavirus, I thought it good idea to look at some reading material. And in this case a blast from the past. Today’s post is on Fishing the Flats, penned by Mark … Continue reading →

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Sheepshead on a Fly

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Will sheepshead take a fly? Absolutely. Now I’m not telling you it’s easy. But a properly presented  crab fly on the bottom can do the trick. I’ve only done it once, but my friend Dave in Florida has done it … Continue reading →

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When the Forage is Thick change Tactics

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Fly anglers are well accustomed to “Matching the Hatch”, or as I say in the salt “Matching the Marine”. And its typically a very good tactic. Works. We pick a fly that resembles the prevalent forage in size, shape and … Continue reading →

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Bear’s Den Fly Fishing Expo 2020

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Just got back from Bear’s Den Fly Fishing Expo 2020, over in Taunton, Massachusetts. Fabulous event! Truly epic. Hats off to Scott Wessel and crew; they did a stellar job. This was Bear’s Den’s 22nd annual Expo. Wow, amazing. Bob … Continue reading →

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Tying a Sand Eel Fly

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Sand eels are a wonderful forage fish that supplies great opportunities for the nearshore fly angler. These long thin critters are found over a large extent of the Atlantic coast, ranging from the far north down to the Carolinas. In … Continue reading →

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