Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Water Temperature Fluctuations on the Flat

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Water Temperature Fluctuations on the Flat: We just had four mornings in a row  in the low to mid forties. Folks, that’s chilly for southwest Florida. Obviously those nippy dawns also had an effect on water temperature. Prior the shallow … Continue reading →

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Dave’s Super Moon Redfish

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Dave’s Super Moon Redfish: We just went through a waxing Super Moon. First on Friday with a -.1 low tide, followed by a  -.30 low tide on Saturday morning, followed on Sunday morning with a a -.50 low tide , … Continue reading →

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Met a Redfish this Morning

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Met a Redfish this Morning: Finally got back to the water. Man its been awhile. My life has been busy. Launched the kayak in the dark with Orion glowing low in the west. Gorgeous sky filled with stars, from horizon … Continue reading →

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More on the Monic Covert Clear Fly Line

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

More on the Monic Covert Clear Fly Line: Earlier this summer I purchased a Monic 8wt, floating fly line. More specially, it was their All Weather Covert Clear model. I wanted to try it out on the flats of Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Has Irma Damaged the Flats?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Has Irma Damaged the Flats?  Not so long ago, here in Florida hurricane Irma charged through Charlotte Harbor. It sucked a lot of water out, exposing acres of the  bottom to high winds. Now months later, the question was this … Continue reading →

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