Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

“Hitchhiker” Snook

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Hitchhiker Snook: During the last week we’ve had some decent tides for “tailing” reds. So I’ve been getting on the water before dawn hoping for a shot. Now conditions aren’t bad. The water is clear and cooling,  and the wind … Continue reading →

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The Red Tide has Eased off a Bit

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

The Red Tide has Eased off a Bit:  Hurricane Michael pushed a fair amount of red tide north into the panhandle. Bad news for them; good news for us. But a shift in the wind could easily change things in … Continue reading →

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Another Shot at “Tailing” Reds

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Another Shot at “Tailing” Reds The rain to our immediate southeast had slid offshore and the breeze was dropping with the light. Coupled with it we had a ebbing tide about to turn. You got to love it. Things were … Continue reading →

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Blue Green Algae in Charlotte Harbor ?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Blue Green Algae in Charlotte Harbor ? Yesterday I spent part of the day in the kayak. Water temperature? 88 degrees plus. No surprise I guess; July was the hottest July ever recorded in these parts.  As you can imagine … Continue reading →

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A Week of Tides, A Week of Wind

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

A Week of Tides, A Week of Wind Last week we were on the building side of a full moon, and along with it came low tides in the evening. Adding to the suspense, there were very few late day … Continue reading →

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