Category Archives: Gear

An Orvis Powerflex Boron / Graphite fly rod

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a second-hand Orvis T-3 fly rod. You’ll see it a few posts back. Well lightning struck again. The same angler that sold me the T-3 offered me another rod. This time a rare … Continue reading →

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Pine Island Fly Fishing Club swap meet

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A few days ago, my friend Dave and I went to the Pine Island Fly Fishing Club swap meet. The club is relatively new and fast growing. I don’t believe they have a website, but you can get news about … Continue reading →

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Simms Flats Sneakers

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Lets take a look at flats boots. When I lived in the Northeast, I never bothered to own a pair. Why? I rarely fished flats and when I did, I used my conventional waders. If I got lucky enough to … Continue reading →

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Dr.Slick Long Range Clamps

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Fly anglers typically hook fish in the jaw. Nice. So removing the hook is usually an easy task. But the recent snook bite here has been an big exception. These snook are so aggressive that many of them inhale the … Continue reading →

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Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part three Took Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight to the Florida flats the other day, lined with a 7-weight floater, a 10′ leader, and a size 4 fly. I found the rod fun to fish, but a couple issues came up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Fly Rods, Gear | 2 Comments