Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Beaches connect us to the Universe

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Creeks and ponds are sanctuaries for anglers. Here in a safe way, we connect to an elemental world. Oceans are different. Dwarfed by their endless horizons, and the eternity of the tides, we sense our own mortality. Yes, oceans are … Continue reading →

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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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