Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Back to the Flats

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Good weather has returned. Back to the flats. Caught a snook at the ramp this morning before I even got the kayak off the car roof. Could have caught a couple more, but I was itching for a redfish. So I launched the … Continue reading →

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Isaac Moves On

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Tropical storm Isaac has moved on. It did little in the way of damage here in SWF. Some wind and some ran.  Tolerable. Today the sun is returning, although the wind is still a tad strong by Florida standards. Perhaps in … Continue reading →

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Good day at Gasparilla

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday I fished with Ron Whiteley. He is an excellent  and very knowledgeable fly angler. Looked a little stormy early in the morning, but the weather settled down as the day progressed. Right off the bat, Ron got a big snook of … Continue reading →

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Hurray for Matlacha

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Of all the place I’ve seen here in Florida, Matlacha stands tall. Locally known as a “Drinking community with a serious fishing problem”, Matlacha is a eclectic mix of Art Galleries, bars, eateries, shops, and fish markets.  Colorful, Caribbean-like, and freewheeling, it … Continue reading →

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Southern Comfort

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

  The Florida fryalator is in high gear. Each and everyday the mercury eclipses 90. Humidity hovers at 70 percent and the big gold orb roars down from the heavens. It can be intense. Blinding light, the air as heavy as a blanket. Then come … Continue reading →

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