Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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The Neon Crab Fly Works

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A few posts back I showed you a brightly colored, neon crab fly. Wow is it ugly. And then I went on to tell you why it may prove effective on the flats. Well I can now report back that … Continue reading →

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Redfish ride Rays

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Redfish ride Rays: Why is chum so damn effective? Face it; gamefish are born opportunist. Even a rank amateur angler can toss some bait in the water and bring fish arunning. Its a snap. No wonder chumming is a huge … Continue reading →

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A One Tide Day

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Today was a one tide day.  That’s right one tide from sunup to sundown. Low tide arrived around 3:38 AM, and high followed at 7:47 PM. Get a load of that, 16 hours of painfully slow incoming water. Total tidal … Continue reading →

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