Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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Back to Pineland……Its Tarpon time

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Decided to head back to Pineland. Needed a change of scenery, for one thing. And I figured I might get a shot at a tarpon. So early this morning I put the Chupacabra on the roof and pointed the car … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain…Go Away

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Man has it been raining! Its nearly a week since I paddled out. Two days ago a spot across Charlotte Harbor from me got 10.4 inches of rain in less than 12 hours. How’s that for a downpour? Gators were swimming … Continue reading →

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