Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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Let the Boogie Begin

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

The horseshoe crab was the only thing new on the beach this morning. I saw the boogieman too.

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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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