Category Archives: Wild Things

Dog Love

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Dog love. In their eyes we see eternity.

Posted in On the Road, Wild Things | 2 Comments

Gannets Gone Wild

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Along the North Atlantic the gannet is the largest, and without a doubt the most spectacular, sea bird. With a wing of nearly six feet, this high flying daredevil falls from the sky in breathtaking  plunges of upwards of 100 feet. Its … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Fly Fishing On the Beach, Looking Upward, On the Road, Wild Things | 2 Comments

Fly Fishing for Big Striped Bass in November

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

If you read my previous post, you know I held hope for a Thanksgiving striper. Well the stars aligned; and here she is.  Yes, for fly rodders on the New England coast, hunting for striped bass in November is a fantastic … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Fly Fishing On the Beach, Wild Things | Leave a comment

Cougars in Connecticut ?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

Do, I hear snickering? Yes, Connecticut has the two-legged variety. And yes, at times, they are fur bearing, and may bite. But this post is strictly about the four-legged kind. For years, some folks, including myself, have been fairly certain that cougars were occasionally visiting … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road, Wild Things | Leave a comment

The False Albacore

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

When fly anglers talk about the strongest fish pound-for-pound, you’ll hear alot of different opinions. Some say its this species; some claim its that. But if you’re talking Northeast saltwater fish, the answer is pretty clear. Its the Euthynnus alletteratus– the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Wild Things | 2 Comments