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The Steel Will Gekko EDC 1500 Folder

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

The Steel Will Gekko EDC 1500 Folder EDC knives (everyday carry) are extremely handy – at home and in the field. Back in your adobe, they crack an egg, slice a bagel, butter your toast, open your mail, open Amazon … Continue reading →

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Fly Rods Ferrules – Things to Know.

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Fly Rods Ferrules – Things to Know:  Nowadays two types of fly rod ferrules dominate the modern marketplace – the “tip-over-butt” ferrule,  and the “spigot” ferrule, sometimes referred to as the “internal-spigot” ferrule.  (The metal ferrules used for bamboo fly … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare Wondereel 1898 EC – A Vintage Saltwater Fly Reel

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Shakespeare Wondereel 1898 EC – A Vintage Saltwater Fly Reel    As saltwater fly-fishing bust on the scene in the mid 1970’s, anglers scrambled to find suitable saltwater fly reels. While there were a few high end reels available, mainly from … Continue reading →

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Tip when using Korkers with the Interchangeable Sole System

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Tip when using Korkers with the Interchangeable Sole System: For over a year I’ve been using Korker wading boots with the interchangeable sole system. Its a great idea. And I appreciate the thought that went into designing these boots. Great … Continue reading →

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More on the Monic Covert Clear Fly Line

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

More on the Monic Covert Clear Fly Line: Earlier this summer I purchased a Monic 8wt, floating fly line. More specially, it was their All Weather Covert Clear model. I wanted to try it out on the flats of Charlotte … Continue reading →

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