Category Archives: Fly Fishing in Salt Water

Striped Bass – Sea Lice, Oatmeal Slime, and Mycobacterium

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Striped Bass – Sea Lice, Oatmeal Slime, and Mycobacterium Striped bass are hardy, and it is very rare to find one with a visible defect.  But lets take moment to look at three of them. I’m reasonable sure that if … Continue reading →

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Got Enough Gear with You?

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Got Enough Gear with You? The other day, I came across a photo of Harold Gibbs. Don’t know him? Gibbs is widely thought of as the father of striped bass fishing in the Northeast. I wrote an article on him … Continue reading →

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Captains for Clean Water

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Captains for Clean Water Bought a new hat. Did I need another one? Not on your life. No, I got this for a special reason. Have you noticed that fishing isn’t getting better these days? Damn. Its true pretty much … Continue reading →

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Evening Light for Tailing Reds

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Evening Light for Tailing Reds The tide is down, the light is down, the wind is down and – your hopes are up.  Time to hunt for tailing reds

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The Baby Seamaster Mark 1

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Baby Seamaster Mark 1 The most sought after saltwater fly reels of  the last century were handmade by Captain McChristian in Florida. Truth is Bob’s reels were known far and wide as the finest ever made and are still … Continue reading →

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