Category Archives: Gear

Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 2

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part Two Things are underway and the first step is power-washing off the years of dirt and grime. Believe there is a shit load of it. Black water was gushing out the scuppers and the … Continue reading →

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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

My son has been jonesing to find a project boat. Something he could get for a song and rebuild. He had a line on three previous boats, but all three deals fell through. Oh well. That’s when my friend Phil … Continue reading →

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A Look at Strike Indicators: Part Two

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Look at Strike Indicators: Part Two This time around we’re going to discuss the two most popular strike indicators on the market . The “Thingamabobber “and the “Air-Lock”. Both work using the same basic approach – a hollow plastic … Continue reading →

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A Look at Strike Indicators: Part One

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Look at Strike Indicators: Part One Lets take a look at strike indictors. They are in widespread use, cheap, and very effective. They richly deserve a spot in your vest. Now I’m  going to limit our discussion to several … Continue reading →

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Review: Gamaktsu G Series Fly Boxes

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Gamakatsu is well known for their excellent hooks, but recently I came across some nice plastic boxes also offered by them. Since my saltwater fly boxes badly needed to be replaced, I took a chance and ordered two from Bear’s … Continue reading →

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