Category Archives: On the Road

A Car Named After a Fish?

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

A Car Named After a Fish? Now we all know there are a slew of cars named after animals  – Impalas, Cougars, Jaegers, Vipers, Colts, Cobras, Mustad, Broncos, Super Bees…..etc.  But are there any cars named after fish? Yup there … Continue reading →

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Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual”

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual” The first time I saw Fran Better’s wonderful dry fly -“The Usual” was in his Adirondack Sport Shop on the West Branch of the Ausable River in Wilmington. As far as dry flies … Continue reading →

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Fly-Fishing Vermont’s White River

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Fly-Fishing Vermont’s White River Just returned from a trip to northern Vermont, where I floated the upper main stem of the White River with Owen Ward, head Orvis guide at the Woodstock Inn. Wonderful trip for both stocked and wild … Continue reading →

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You are Made of Stardust

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

First off, happy New Year. Lets all hope for a fun, safe, and rewarding 2022. Man, we really need it. Got out of the house this morning. Very foggy and warm. Just down the street, where a small backwater flows … Continue reading →

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Dave has Gone West Again

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dave has Gone West Again My friend Dave and his buddy Pete have gone West again. Lucky dudes. They’re fishing both Montana and Idaho. This autumn trip to the trout meccas of the Rockies is becoming an annual gig for … Continue reading →

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