Category Archives: Looking Downward

Fishing an Unfamiliar Flat

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

I started saltwater fly-fishing in the Northeast, over thirty years ago. My focus during much of the time was shore fishing for striped bass. It became quickly apparent that finding the fish was the first, and ultimately the biggest, challenge. … Continue reading →

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Dawn on the Flats

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Occasionally I’m on the water before the sun. I try to do it as much as I can. Believe me amigo, here in the subtropics, early morn is precious. The air is cool and still; the humidity is down. All around you … Continue reading →

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I got stung by a stingray

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Well it happened; I got stung by a stingray. Damn. Yes, I should have been more careful. Circumstances got the best of me. Yesterday I was out at false dawn. And as soon as I arrived on the flats, I saw the … Continue reading →

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Green Turtle or Kemps Ridley?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Got up early today. Had my first cup of coffee around 4:15 AM. While sipping java  I turned on the TV to check the radar. No thunder storms or rain. Nice. Light SSE wind. But the heat index was already 89 degrees. Man it … Continue reading →

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Stingray, Don’t Tread on Me

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

After several days of small craft warnings, I was able to get back to the flats this morning. I was at the ramp by 6:30AM. And then paddled out into a very nice morning, although the fishing was only mediocre. I … Continue reading →

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