With over 13 years experience fishing in the waters of New York City, Captain Chris Hessert has intimate knowledge of New York's fishing hotspots. Chris's fishing career has spanned the globe, including the waters of South and Central America, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Bahamian archipelagos, and the rivers of Northern and Western Europe. Captain Chris's photographs have been featured in Fly Fishing in Salt Waters and Fly Rod and Reel publications, and now his fishing expertise is available to charters in the New York City area.
Chris uses the Topaz 24 center console express fishing boat. Topaz has been making the highest quality sport fishing boats for over 30 years, and this boat is no exception. Powered by a 320hp Volvo Penta engine, the Topaz 24 cruises comfortably at 35 knots, whether off shore or in the New York bays. The boat is also equipped with a 10 inch Garmin chart plotter & fish finder, 2 VHF radios, 2 phones, a full stereo and all the items on the United States Coast Guard safety list.
Chris's charter fishing equipment available includes: Quantum Spinning and Trolling Reels, Penn Spinning Reels, Orvis Fly Rods, Ross Fly Reels, Teton fly Reels, Redington Fly Reels, Avet Trolling Reels, Pinnicle Tuna Rods, Scientific Angler, Scott Fly Rods, Rio Fly Line, Gold Cup Fly Rods, Billy Pate big game fly reels, and Fenwick Fly Rods.
Manhattan Fly is conveniently based out of Newport Marina, which is just minutes from Manhattan (New York City). The PATH train provides 24-hour daily service to the marina from midtown and downtown (financial district) Manhattan, as well as from Newark, NJ. PATH trains also connect with major transportation hubs (Amtrak, airports, NJ Transit), and New Yorkâs hotel districts. For those of you driving, the marina is located less than a mile from the Holland Tunnel, and ample parking is available.
Captain Chris Hessert holds United States Coast Guard Captains License and is insured for charter fishing.