Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Long Island Bonefishing Lodge

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part One,  The Lodge My son and I just returned from a 4 day, 5 night, “DIY” bonefishing trip on Long Island in the Bahamas. If you’re unfamiliar with Long Island,  it lies southeast of Great Exuma, some 300 watery … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for a Bonefish Trip

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

I’m gearing up for a bonefish trip to the Caribbean. My son and I are headed to Long Island, way down at the southern end of the archipelago. I’ve been there before. Endless shining flats, and beaucoup bones. Typically they … Continue reading →

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Great Weather, Not so Great Fishing

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Perfect temperatures. Morning wind from the east, slowly subsiding in the afternoon to a light breeze from the northwest. Some sun, some clouds. Hardly anyone around.  About all you could ask for, really. Unfortunately the … Continue reading →

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Warm and Windy on the Flats

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

It was warm and windy on the flats today. Air temperature 86, more than 1o degrees above average and near record for this time in January. Water temperature 75, nice and comfy. Wind? Blowing 15 to over 20 from the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Time on the Flats

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Christmas time on the flats? You bet. On Saturday December 20th, I fished two flats from Dave’s boat. Both of these spots are beyond my normal kayak range, so it was a chance for me to fish new waters. Moreover, … Continue reading →

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