Category Archives: Wild Things

Some Fish are Weird

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Ed Mitchell

If you fish in the same area, year after year, you pretty much know all the local fish.  Face it. There are only so many species you’re apt to cross paths with. And you get familiarized with them one and … Continue reading →

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Dolphins and Nets

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Dolphins and Nets This post may seem a bit odd, in that it has nothing to do with fly-fishing, kayaking, or any other outdoor sport for that matter. Still I feel compelled to write it. Recently my son was on … Continue reading →

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Shark Sighting in Long Island Sound

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Shark Sighting in Long Island Sound. As a kid I did caught dogfish in Long Island Sound. Easy to do soaking sand worms on the bottom. Now they are definitely sharks, but they are small and have no sharp teeth. … Continue reading →

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Timber Rattlesnakes in Connecticut

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Timber Rattlesnakes in Connecticut, Been awhile since I did a post on these critters. In fact it was ten years ago. No I didn’t come across another one, but I did see a sign that reminded me of their presence. … Continue reading →

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June means Sand Eels

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

June means Sand Eels: The first fly fishing article I ever sold was about sand eels. (here) The year was 1988. The magazine was Fly Fisherman. Seems like a long time ago my friend. Why on earth did I pick … Continue reading →

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