Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

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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Stripping Baskets

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

  Stripping baskets. They’re a necessary evil. Yes, they can be uncomfortable. And yes, some days they seem always in the way. Yet, when the fish are a long cast off, a stripping basket is an absolute godsend. Stripping baskets were invented, … Continue reading →

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Barnstable Harbor on Cape Cod

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

I fished Barnstable Harbor last week with Captain Jim Ellis. It was a fine day on the water.  We left the dock at Cobbs Village around 5AM, with good conditions and a running tide. Nice. There were four of us onboard. … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Fly Fishing & New England Weather

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

If you cast flies into the salt chuck, you know the importance of tide and light. Yeah, they can be the keys to the highway my friend. But you also have to keep a close eye on the weather. Wind, barometer, and weather fronts all influence … Continue reading →

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