Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Building a Crab Fly – Monkey See, Monkey Do

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

In the previous post, I showed you a crab fly that Dave used to nail a nice red – of near 8 pounds. Great fish. That got me headed to the vise to build a crab fly too. Hey, monkey … Continue reading →

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Dave Does it Again!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Well, I decided to take a day off from those fussy, frustrating, rolling, refusing, uncooperative tarpon. Those unwilling beast can drive you crazy. So I paddled back to the flats instead, and ran into Dave.  I continue to be impressed with his … Continue reading →

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Tarpon Time Returns

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Last year at this time I found tarpon nearby. So 3 days back, I checked. Bingo, they are there once again. Tarpon time returns. I did not see as many fish as last year. In fact, I saw only about a third. … Continue reading →

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More Flats Strategy: Heave & Leave

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

A couple days ago, I  was poling down the flat when I ran into Dave. Dave is considered by many to be one of – if not the best – local fly fisherman. I’ve been fishing here about 18 months; Dave … Continue reading →

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Fishing the Flats: Two Basic Strategies

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

When fishing the flats, there are two basic angling strategies; and they are the same two you use anywhere. You move around -wetting a line in a number of places – hoping to find the fish. Or you head to proven spot … Continue reading →

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