Category Archives: Tailing Redfish

Redfish Love the Bone Jovi

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

If you’re a bonefish addict, I’m sure you have a Bone Jovi or two in your fly box. Granted they’re rarely the right choice on a shin deep, crystal flats where a sparsely tied number 8# fly is king. But … Continue reading →

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“Tailing” Reds in Charlotte Harbor

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

“Tailing” Reds in Charlotte Harbor” I’ve been plying these flats for five years now and can honestly report that in Charlotte Harbor  “tailing” reds are the most technically challenging fly-fishing I have ever done. Less you think that’s just my … Continue reading →

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“Hitchhiker” Snook

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Hitchhiker Snook: During the last week we’ve had some decent tides for “tailing” reds. So I’ve been getting on the water before dawn hoping for a shot. Now conditions aren’t bad. The water is clear and cooling,  and the wind … Continue reading →

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Another Shot at “Tailing” Reds

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Another Shot at “Tailing” Reds The rain to our immediate southeast had slid offshore and the breeze was dropping with the light. Coupled with it we had a ebbing tide about to turn. You got to love it. Things were … Continue reading →

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On the Flats Presentation is King

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

On the Flats Presentation is King: Yesterday morning, it was proven to me once again – on the flats presentation is king, fly pattern is queen. No matter how big the “killer” reputation of your fly; no matter how much … Continue reading →

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