Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Jack crevalle on the flats?

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

The weather is great and the fishing is good too. Reds, and trout dominate the catch, but other species are around. A couple of days ago I hooked a Jack Crevalle on the flats. Typically I find them in deeper places. … Continue reading →

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Red Sky in the Morning

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

You know the old saying – “Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning”. Well it was a red dawn yesterday. Rain is acoming. Got out early again, before dawn. Nice tide. The bar was busy. Lotsa fish milling around, mostly mullet. … Continue reading →

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A School of “Tailing” Reds

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Well the wet  weather has continued to be a issue. Last week Punta Gorda got 14 inches of rain in just two days, and parts of Fort Myers are so flooded there are under a state of emergency. And get this; … Continue reading →

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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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