Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

On the Flats

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

I’ve been off the water for over a week. A writing assignment deadline, and a kitchen upgrade have eaten up my time. But this morning I was on the flats. Only got in a few hours, before the wind and rain pushed … Continue reading →

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Chum Works

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Chum works. No,no, not Chum Lee on Pawn Stars! I’m talking about chumming with live bait. It’s flat out deadly. Yesterday I was chasing a school of reds when a guide boat showed up with two clients. Both anglers were … Continue reading →

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Green Turtle or Kemps Ridley?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Got up early today. Had my first cup of coffee around 4:15 AM. While sipping java  I turned on the TV to check the radar. No thunder storms or rain. Nice. Light SSE wind. But the heat index was already 89 degrees. Man it … Continue reading →

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Rolling Tarpon? Roll of the Dice

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Was in a bunch of rolling tarpon this morning. And as usual these surface slicing poons sure can tease. Lotsa fins and tails. Some within reach. But man, getting these kings to chew is a major challenge. One guide told me he soaked … Continue reading →

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More Rain Coming

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday morning I ran into one of the guides at the ramp. This guy is well respected. I asked him how the fishing was. He said it has been off. I agree. Things are slow. Whats up? Rain. It has been a … Continue reading →

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