Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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Permit in Charlotte Harbor?

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Permit in Charlotte Harbor? Well, they are found outside in the Gulf. But I have fished in the harbor for several years and never seen a one. Okay, their close cousin the Florida pompano is certainly there. I’ve caught them. … Continue reading →

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Fly-Fishing on Block Island

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Two weeks ago, Captain Pete Farrell called. He was summering on Block Island and  invited me to come over and catch a striper or two. Man, I jumped at the chance. Hey, I hadn’t done any fly-fishing on Block Island … Continue reading →

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