Category Archives: Looking Downward

Fly Fishing for Tailing Reds

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Fly fishing for tailing reds in Charlotte Harbor is challenging business. Real challenging. As tough a fishery as I have ever seen. First off the reds only tail under perfect conditions. Low water, low light, and low wind. Even then, … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Vultures

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Florida’s vultures are common year round. They’re big, busy, and everywhere. Down here, we have two types. The turkey vulture, and the black vulture. The turkey vulture has a redhead, a greater wing span, and is the stronger flyer. The … Continue reading →

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Snook Behavior

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Snook, snook,snook, snook, and more snook. Yes, the bite goes on. Double figures days are no problem. Granted, these aren’t big fish, but on light fly gear they are one ripping blast. I’m using a my Scott STS 906/3 with … Continue reading →

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The Snook Bite Continues

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Wow. The snook bite continues. It’s wild out there. Schools of them cross the bar on a rising tide, practically milling around your feet.  You can look into the water and see upwards of twenty at time. Amazing. They are … Continue reading →

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Did you Remember the Plug?

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

So you’re in a rush to get fishing. The alarm goes off. You down breakfast, then run out to the garage, hook the boat to the truck. Dig out all the rods, locate the tackle boxes, get the net, grab … Continue reading →

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