Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Clinging Jellyfish in the Salt Ponds of Southwest Rhode Island My friend Phil just told me of a warning sign in Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, Rhode Island. What’s up? Clinging jellyfish have been found in several salt ponds and they … Continue reading →

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Joe Brooks’ Original Blonde Bucktail

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Joe Brooks Original Blonde Bucktail Joe Brooks’ Blonde Bucktail is the earliest fly to gain widespread popularity in saltwater fly-fishing. By early, I mean back when saltwater fly-fishing was still in diapers – in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even the 80s. … Continue reading →

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Fishing A Cinder Worm Hatch? Presentation is Key

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fishing a Cinder Worms Hatch? Presentation is Key Several posts back, I mentioned that the cinder worm hatches here in Southern New England would be getting underway soon. Well, they’re underway. Now if you have never seen or fished a … Continue reading →

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Upperman Joe Brooks Popping Bug

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Upperman Joe Brooks Popping Bug. The popper in the photograph below is part of the earliest series of saltwater flies ever created in our country. It was tied by Bill Upperman of Atlantic City, New Jersey to Joe Brooks’ specifications … Continue reading →

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Short Casts are Successful in the Salt

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Short Casts are Successful in the Salt There is a tendency to think that saltwater fly fishing is all about booming out long casts. Thousand dollar fast action performance rods, special taper lines, and double hauling.  Right? And this is … Continue reading →

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