Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Mark’s Bluefin Tuna

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Mark’s Bluefin Tuna Well Mark sure is happy with this one, a tuna of abut fifty pounds on light spin gear. What a war that must have been! Freshwater, saltwater, it doesn’t matter. Mark is one hell of an angler. … Continue reading →

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Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish In my experience, sight-fishing for redfish typically involves reds from 22″- 28″. Why? These are the red most often found in shallow water were sight-fishing is done. But there are exceptions, such as a redfish recently … Continue reading →

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My Biggest Bonefish

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

My Biggest Bonefish Without a doubt, this is my biggest bonefish. From the tip to tail, it measured at least 30″, and I figure it weighed around 10 pounds. The location you ask? Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas. It’s … Continue reading →

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Connecticut: Another Poor Spring for Stripers

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Connecticut: Another Poor Spring for Stripers Looks like another dismay start for stripers in Connecticut. We are just not getting the dependable runs we used to enjoy in the lower Connecticut River.  I have posted on this before, once back … Continue reading →

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Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island My friend Phil just told me of a warning sign in Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, Rhode Island. What’s up? Clinging jellyfish have been found in several salt ponds and they … Continue reading →

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