Albatross Fly Fishing.

The Long Island Sound offers the opportunity to target diverse species with a fly rod, all within hours of New York City. striped bass, false albacore, bonito, Spanish mackerel and bluefish can all be caught at various points throughout the season. Right off the coast of Fairfield County lies secluded island chains, rock reefs, rips, mud flats, sand flats, and deep drop offs that makes every day of fishing different. From throwing big flies deep into rips, or stalking fish in shallow water, a unique fishery is next door. Patrick's vessel is a Maritime Skiff, a classic Northeast skinny-water boat built for fly anglers. With a draft under a foot, it can quietly access back bays and flats, while offering enough freeboard and stability to stay comfortable.

Casting a fly rod is fun, fishing is fun, and that is the number one priority. Learning the technique behind casting a fly rod may seem intimidating and complicated, but anyone can do it. The key is keeping it simple. Whether you’ve never held a fly rod, or have gone once or twice, a session casting and discussing the basics is the first step in pursuit of the fly fishing adventure. Typically, a Basics Session will happen on a pond or a calm stretch of beach so the new angler can get a feel for how a fly line behaves in contact with water. Additionally, if you are interested in improving intermediate to advanced casting, a lesson can help hone specific skills.

Before the boats go in for the season, and after they come out, can be some of the most productive striped bass fishing of the season. Tidal swings in this part of the sound can be in excess of 8ft. As this massive exchange of water interacts with geographical features and natural structures, the angler is presented an opportunity to reach the pinnacle of the sport, targeting a saltwater species, with a fly rod, on foot. The challenge is part of the reward and the fly rod offers the angler more than meets the eye when utilized efficiently.