Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

A Meeting with the Mullet Man

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

 A Meeting with the Mullet man: I’ve been offline a long time for a slew of reasons. Record cold weather, record hot, high winds, red tide, terrible fishing, house guests, and a fried laptop round out the list. Well, enough … Continue reading →

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Are Wading Birds and Fish on the Flat Connected?

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Are Wading Birds and Fish on the Flat Connected?  Yesterday morning held excellent conditions for “tailing” reds. Calm winds, clouds and low water. Naturally I wanted to take advantage of that and set off, launching by 6:30 AM. High hopes … Continue reading →

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The Flats are Firing Up

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

The Flats are Firing Up:  After a cool start to the winter, February temperatures are well above normal, and its causing Gulf temperatures to climb fast. Yesterday, on the flats the water was into seventies more typical of mid to … Continue reading →

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The Red Tide Lingers

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

The Red Tide Lingers: Down here we just had 10 days of below normal temperatures coupled with serious high winds. Several mornings were in the 30’s and one dipped to freezing. Now that may not sound like much to you … Continue reading →

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On the Flats Presentation is King

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

On the Flats Presentation is King: Yesterday morning, it was proven to me once again – on the flats presentation is king, fly pattern is queen. No matter how big the “killer” reputation of your fly; no matter how much … Continue reading →

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