Category Archives: Gear

How Many Flies Does a Trout Angler Need?

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

How Many Flies Does a Trout Angler Need? Umm, interesting question. In my first fly-fishing days, I often fished with one fly. In fact, I only had one or two flies to my name. Truth. Many times, I simply stopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Flies and Fly Tying, Fly Fishing in Freshwater, Gear | Leave a comment

A Randall Model 5 Camp & Trail

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Randall Model 5 Camp & Trail There are times in life, when you get a bit crazy, throw caution to the wind, spend more moola than you should. Something catches your eye and you can’t stop thinking about it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear | Leave a comment

The Nirvana Fly Reel

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Nirvana Fly Reel Did I already do this damn post? Keep thinking I did, but I can’t find it on the site. Well, no harm done. On the net some time ago, I came across this Nirvana fly reel … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing in Freshwater, Fly Reels, Gear | Leave a comment

The Fifty-Fifty Fly Leader

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Fifty-Fifty Fly Leader While living in Florida I came across a 12 foot leader design called the Fifty-Fifty leader. No idea who created it, but I found it useful…. and you may as well.   The diagram above shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Gear | Leave a comment

Mastering the 10-Weight Fly Rod

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Mastering the 10-Weight Fly Rod If you’re hunting large striped bass, large blues, large false albacore and such you should know how to operate a 10-weight rod. Now that is easier said than done. Ten-weights are hard to master. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Fly Rods, Gear | Leave a comment