Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Turning a Corner

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

The weather is still too hot and we are still locked into a rainy period. But we may finally be turning a corner. The fishing was a little better today. And hopefully that trend is going to continue. Let fall fishing … Continue reading →

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The Flats have Heated up – Literally

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

We have had record, or near record heat, for closing in on a week. Yesterday, the Gulf of Mexico was a rocking 91 degrees! And the skinny water up inside the Harbor is even hotter. Hell things cook at 112! Yes, the … Continue reading →

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On the Flats with the Super Moon Blues

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Did you seen the moon the last couple of night? It was a super moon. Not only was the moon full, it was in perigee. Which is to say the moon was at its closest point to the earth, some 221,765 … Continue reading →

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The Winston Big Game Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

A large number of people have stopped by to look at the glass rods. So, let’s do one more. After that I’ll show you a beautiful old, six strip, split bamboo fly rod. It was one of a handful designed 60-years ago … Continue reading →

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A Winston Fiberglass 9-foot, 8-weight Fly Rod

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Ok, lets do another fiberglass rod. Hey, we’re on a roll. This time we’ll look at a larger one. It’s a Winston fiberglass 9-foot, 3-piece, 2-tip, 8-weight fly rod. This rod came from a series Winston built – once upon a time … Continue reading →