Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Gannets Gone Wild

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Along the North Atlantic the gannet is the largest, and without a doubt the most spectacular, sea bird. With a wing of nearly six feet, this high flying daredevil falls from the sky in breathtaking  plunges of upwards of 100 feet. Its … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing for Big Striped Bass in November

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

If you read my previous post, you know I held hope for a Thanksgiving striper. Well the stars aligned; and here she is.  Yes, for fly rodders on the New England coast, hunting for striped bass in November is a fantastic … Continue reading →

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The Winter Beach

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

It isn’t winter quite yet, but on the coast you can feel “old man” winter coming.  The days are short now; the nights long, and the wind lives in the north. And some dawns are below freezing. Harrier hawks glide … Continue reading →

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The False Albacore

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

When fly anglers talk about the strongest fish pound-for-pound, you’ll hear alot of different opinions. Some say its this species; some claim its that. But if you’re talking Northeast saltwater fish, the answer is pretty clear. Its the Euthynnus alletteratus– the little … Continue reading →

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Imitating Forage Fish

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

This underwater picture comes to you from Menemsha Inlet on Martha’s Vineyard. The forage fish are juvenile sea herring. They are swimming less than a foot under the surface. The water is quite clear, and the month is June. As … Continue reading →

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