Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Jumping a Tarpon at First Light

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday I got down to the ramp at first light. As I’m dropping the Adios into the drink I spy a fin glide by, 20 feet away. Tarpon. Damn, I pick up the rod and fire a fly. Wham, the … Continue reading →

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Snook on a Fly

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

After 30 years chasing striped bass in the New England suds, these southern flats felt a might foreign, my friend. But I’m getting dialed in! Had a very good morning. Hooked 12 snook, landed 11, all on a 6-weight fly rod. The largest … Continue reading →

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Bought a Diablo Adios

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Bought a Diablo Adios today. http://www.diablopaddlesports.com/ Crazy craft. A hybrid critter, half SOT kayak, half SUP. Stability, you ask? In spades my brother. A yard wide. You can stand right up, drift with the wind and fly cast all day long. Gotta love that. … Continue reading →

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Florida Dreaming

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Florida. It’s a complex crucible. Acres of anglers bob in boats; conservationists and nature lovers abound; born and bred Floridians rubbing up against the uber northern rich; outdoorsmen who can skin a rabbit with their teeth; bible thumpers and con … Continue reading →

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