Fly Fishing in New York Metropolis

New York Metropolis in all probability isn’t excessive on any listing for vacation spot fly fishing. Sure, there’s loads of nice fly fishing outdoors of the Huge Apple, however do you know there’s an honest fly fishing tradition there, too?

Jared Zissu, writing for Sports activities Illustrated, takes us by way of the “surprisingly various” fishery in New York Metropolis, in addition to its native fly store, the City Angler.

“The reality is, you will have a couple of choices, however be ready to back-cast over a crowd of curious spectators or dodge the occasional park ranger,” Zissu writes. “In the event you’re up for the problem, although, it may be a uniquely rewarding expertise.”

That problem ranges from chasing carp, bass, and bluegill in Central Park. Carp are the trophy species there, and Zissu says they current nice alternatives for dry fly fishing like “trout in Montana.”

You’ll additionally discover some fishing simply offshore, particularly when the striped bass are shifting. Bluefish and black sea bass are additionally choices, and you’ll fish for them in view of La Guardia Airport, which isn’t one thing you get to expertise daily.

I’ve made it to New York Metropolis twice in my life, and even lived there for a spell. If I ever return, I’ll need to pack a fly rod and go meet these Central Park carp.

You possibly can learn Zissu’s total story, and be taught extra in regards to the fly fishing choices simply outdoors of New York, right here.