Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Nothing at Napatree

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Nothing at Napatree This has to be the oddest fall fishing I have ever seen in Southern New England. Its been terrible. October, typically the best of the fall run,  was a total dud. Water temperatures were sky high, and … Continue reading →

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September Doldrums in Long Island Sound

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

September Doldrums in Long Island Sound Well I was back on the water yesterday with the same poor results as last week. Plenty of bait. Yet no fish to be found. We’re stuck in the damn doldrums, folks. Get this: … Continue reading →

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False Albacore on a Fly

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

False Albacore on a Fly Got a false albacore on a fly yesterday. What a damn thrill. Yeah I’ve caught them before; I landed my first one back in the early 1990’s out at Cape Pogue on Martha’s Vineyard. That … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Bonito are in Town

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Atlantic Bonito are in Town My friend Mark Kuz send along a couple photos of Atlantic Bonito. Way cool. Bonito are a prized catch, no question. They’re fast, cagey, beautiful, and often hard to hook and hold. But once you … Continue reading →

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Collapsible Dish Rack – Stripping Basket?

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Collapsible Dish Rack – Stripping Basket? A few days back I was in a store looking at supplies for my new home. In the kitchen department, I saw this collapsible dish rack made by Room Essentials. Clever idea. Opened up … Continue reading →

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