Category Archives: Looking Downward

The Flats on Deadman’s Cay

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part 3,  The Flats The flats on Deadman’s Cay were very shallow, very clear, with mainly light-colored bottoms. Thick turtle grass, or areas of heavy coral, were notably absent. All the flats were dotted with tiny mangrove islands, varying from … Continue reading →

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Winter Snake

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

A couple of days ago, I walked out to my car and spied a snake. Yes, a snake in January. A winter snake. This one was a parking lot casualty. Most likely it is a Florida Ringneck Snake. Totally harmless … Continue reading →

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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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