Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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Fly Fishing is a Waiting Game.

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fly Fishing is a Waiting Game Yes, fly fishing is a waiting game. We wait for the fish to bite, the tide to turn, the hatch to start, the wind to stop, a thunderstorm to move, a big moon to … Continue reading →

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The Cinder Worms are Coming Soon

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Cinder Worms are Coming Soon Here in Southern New England, the Cinder Worms are coming soon. At least we hope they are. I say that because these Cinder Worm spawns vary from year to year.  They can be intense. … Continue reading →

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Striper Fishing Can be Tough on your Hands

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Striper Fishing Can be Tough on Your Hands Did you ever fish for striped bass every night for  two solid weeks? Tough on your hands. Yeah, the cold, the dampness, the salt, and roughness of a striper’s mouth turns your … Continue reading →

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