Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

More about the Neon Crab fly

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Awhile back I began exploring the potential of brightly colored crab flies. Well its time to talk more more about them -more about the Neon Crab fly. Back in January of this year, I caught the above red.  If you … Continue reading →

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Dave Beall is an Extraordinary Angler

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

If you fish long enough in an area, you’ll likely come across a special person, someone who always seems to find and catch fish regardless of the situation. On my home waters, Dave is that special person, no question about … Continue reading →

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Yesterday Morning’s “Tailing” Red

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday morning I caught a boat ride with my friend Dave. We left the ramp at 6AM in the dark and headed up to a productive flat. The tide was scheduled to hit dead low  around 7Am. So we had … Continue reading →

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Pine Island Fly Fishers October 2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Last night at the Matlacha Community Center Park, The Pine Island Fly Fishers held their first meeting of the season. It was advertised as a general fly-fishing “Tune-up” with demonstrations on fly tying, fly casting, knots, and leaders. And it … Continue reading →

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A Simran for Redfish

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A Simran for Redfish On Andros Island, some twenty years ago, a bonefish fly was developed  to match local shrimp. Called the Simran, it has since gained a reputation as a proven killer. And today many bonefish addicts consider it … Continue reading →

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