Category Archives: Tailing Redfish

Water Temperature Fluctuations on the Flat

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Water Temperature Fluctuations on the Flat: We just had four mornings in a row  in the low to mid forties. Folks, that’s chilly for southwest Florida. Obviously those nippy dawns also had an effect on water temperature. Prior the shallow … Continue reading →

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A Few Redfish

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Well, the wind have been  hellacious of late.  Whipping out of the northeast and now out of the southeast.  No way I dared launch the kayak. This morning NOAA even listed a rip current warning for my area. Surprise, surprise. … Continue reading →

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Tailing Reds in the Fog

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Last night I put the Adios on the roof of the car, knowing there was a minus low tide today, right at dawn. By 5:00 AM the coffee was perking. By 6:30 AM I was paddling – out into the … Continue reading →

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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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Low Tides lead to Tailing Reds

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

We’re stuck in a weird weather pattern. In fact, the damn weather has been off all year. Right now we have August temperatures in November. That’s crazy sh*t. The only good news is that we are starting to get those … Continue reading →

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