Tag Archives: ditch fishing
A Brief History of Ditch Fishing
I loved the article in the Wall Street Journal about brownlining, and was glad to see props go out to Fat Guy, Gracie, JP, et al, and for the esteemed Mr. Chandler and Mr. Barton getting credit for coining a … Continue reading
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FLORIDA: Brownline South
It’s a driving game. The suburban sprawl is such in Southeast Florida that it extends all the way out to the berm of the Everglades. Spliced through it all is an intricate maze of manmade lakes and ponds and freshwater … Continue reading
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More Peacock Love
I’m about to go striper fishing tonight in a cold November rain (no Axl ripoff intended) and thinking back on how enjoyable it was to sweat out the minerals just standing around doing nothing, then seeing this rooster, making a … Continue reading
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FLORIDA: Beautiful Butterflies
A cold front and a surprising dearth of fishing time made it tough going on the ditch fishing, but it’s still worth getting a look at even one peacock bass. A rental car and a five-weight are all you need … Continue reading
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FLORIDA: Snakehead Hotspot
All my snakehead hotspots have names like Dunkins, Church Yard, Wendy’s, Fitness and other things associated with fishing amidst excessive suburban sprawl.
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Cuidado, Señor Pavon
Next week brings me down to Florida, where I will attempt to impale your lip with one of my flies. You’ve been warned.
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FLORIDA: Anyone for Clown Knifefish?
My friend Don DeMott has been hammering peacock bass down in Florida, and says about once a trip he pulls out one of these. Add it to the list of many non-native fish patrolling Florida’s freshwater drainage system. Roughfisher, the … Continue reading
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