David Benthal, editorial, portrait, davidbenthal.com
Set aside what you think you know about fly-fishing. This is not the country gentleman gracefully casting a line in some beautiful stream while searching for trout. This is Long Island fly-fishing.
In fly-fishing, anglers use an almost weightless lure, often made from materials like feathers and thread, called a “fly,” named for its insectlike appearance. Saltwater fly-fishing is a growing sport on Long Island, with a handful of captains like Derr running exclusive charters.
“It’s a great sport and it’s gained some popularity,” says Captain Vinny Catalano, who has been running fly-fishing charters for 15 years. “A lot of guys start just regular fishing, but then as they want to challenge themselves, they get into fly-fishing. It’s the hardest way to catch them, you’re playing the tough game.” READ ARTICLE
