Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Good Tides, Good Tails

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

We just went through a period of strong moon tides, accompanied by warmer weather. Great mix. One morning I saw more redfish tails than I had seen during my entire time down here. So did I slay them? Nope. Truth is they were very tough. … Continue reading →

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Redfish, Finally They’re Back!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

My home waters have fished poorly for several weeks now. Man its frustrating. Pretty much all of November has been a bust. And I’m not alone in crying the blues. At the ramp this morning I heard one of the best … Continue reading →

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A Day on the Water with my Son

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

My son Ed came down from Connecticut for some Florida fishing! Nice. So I booked a day with Captain Jamie Allen. We sailed out of Placida under light winds for a fine day on the water.  My friend believe me, Jamie is … Continue reading →

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A Week of Wind

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Wow, first a week of wind, and then a slow period. Been awhile since I’ve seen tailing reds. Frustrating. Got out this morning, blowing 15-20 northwest. Man, quite a ride. Managed a red and 3 small snook. Still no tails … Continue reading →

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Does this Tailing Red have a Story to Tell?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

I believe this seven pound, tailing red has a story to tell. Sorry, I can’t reveal it quite yet. I want to check on a few facts to see if what he told me is really true. Still I can … Continue reading →

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