Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Spotted Sea Trout

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Hit the water early this morning, leaving the ramp around 7 AM. The wind was light, the skies were clear, and the tide was about to flood. I slowly poled the Adios northward, covering roughly two miles of water. Conditions … Continue reading →

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Windy Weather

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Well windy weather kept me off the water for a week. Damn. On top of that, April was the hottest ever recorded in my neck of the woods (make that palm trees). So summer is off to a roaring start … Continue reading →

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A Ride to Pine Island

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday I took a ride to Pine Island for a day on Pine Island Sound. Man, I would really like to know these waters better. The flats and back-country here are stunning, as good as it gets. While unloading my … Continue reading →

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Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part three Took Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight to the Florida flats the other day, lined with a 7-weight floater, a 10′ leader, and a size 4 fly. I found the rod fun to fish, but a couple issues came up. … Continue reading →

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Redfish Anyone?

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

In my little corner of this world, anglers are complaining. About what? The dearth of reds. Even the high and mighty guides are grumbling in their growlers. Where have all those beautiful, bronze battlers gone? There is an old saying … Continue reading →

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