Fly Guy Fish Guide

Took a friend out on a charter in Boston Harbor in early June with Capt Nick Kathmann. Nick is unquestionably a first-rate fly and light tackle guide. It was a weekday and most of the boats we encountered were charters. After following birds and scattered blitzes at first light, the bass proved to be finicky and nearly all the charters split to get bait. Nick knew exactly what to do and got us on fish on the fly the rest of the day, with no other boats in sight. We boated too many stripers to count. If you’re looking for a fly and light tackle guide, look no further.

Nick is without a doubt a top tier guide. His knowledge of the fisheries that he guides in is extensive. He runs a great boat and it is outfitted with top of the line gear should you chose to use his rods + reels. He is a great instructor and helped put me on my first Albie, an experience I won't forget. Plus he's an all around great dude! Very friendly and easy to chat with.

Fishing for albies with Capt Nick was a great experience. I have been on many other fishing charters and you can tell when the captain is just there to get paid. Capt Nicks love for fishing is extremely obvious in the way he conducted himself. He was courteous, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. You could tell that he enjoys putting people on fish. His equipment is top notch and his ability to find the fish and use correct lures made all the difference. I am looking forward to the next time. I highly recommend him to beginners or seasoned anglers!

Regardless of your fishing ability, Captain Nick is hands down the best guide I've gone out with throughout my years. Here are the facts: Trip One: My family and I went out with Nick for Fathers Day. My Father and I are novice fly fisherman and the rest of our crew have zero fishing experience. If the goal was for all five of us to leave with a fish, the odds were not stacked in his favor. But, everyone in the boat caught more than one nice fish that trip. The fish were not hungry either. To me, that says it all. It's very clear that Nick has immense knowledge, the right "tools," and comfortable accommodations. If you're looking for a family-friendly type of experience, you will not regret it. Trip 2: I called Nick a year later and asked him if he could help elevate my skill level on a half day solo trip casting, tribal knowledge etc. I stepped on his boat with a 20-25 foot max casting distance and left the boat at 50-55 feet. Without him, that would've taken a year. We also landed 10+ nice strippers. What equally impressed me was when I first called him for this trip. A year later he remembered who I was and exactly what I wanted to work on next. I find that to be rare in all services industries. If becoming a better fisherman is your goal, don't think twice, call Fly Guy Fish Guide.

Nick is an awesome Captain, patient and helpful. We had him take us out twice, once for striped bass and once for albacore, we had a great time at both. Nick is knowledge and helpful, always offering tips and tricks, and celebrating in our successes. Would definitely recommend Nick to anyone and everyone, and we're already discussing what adventures we're going to be booking next.

Nick is hands down one of the best in the business. As an Inexperienced Fly Fisherman My double haul left something to be desired, Nick still put me on a Striper on the Fly with my poor skills. He also put me on a 12lb Blue and a Bonito completing an early season Summer Slam!!! I couldn't be happier with the results. Don't be fooled by charters that put you on sub standard equipment either. Nick runs top of the line equipment on his boat which makes for a more pleasurable experience. I can't recommend Nick enough. Do it, you won't be disappointed!!!

Going out fishing with captain nick was a pleasure for myself and everyone in the boat . We had the opportunity to go out with Capt Nick for albies this fall and it was nothing short of a great time . Fishing for False albecore can be difficult , but Nick put us on fish and put us around fish . There where many other boats out who seemed to not be hooking up at all . But we did. I was not just out there to catch fish , but to also learn about them and Capt Nick answered all my questions and taught us more. He also respects the ocean that he guides in ,and it was awesome to be driving along the ocean and then stop to pick up trash when we saw it . We need more fisherman/ boaters like this. I highly recommend Captain Nick . My brother , father , and myself plan on making this an annual outing .

I work in the fly fishing industry in what is probably the most prominent shop on the east coast. I fish well over 250 days a year. Without hesitation i can say the best day i've ever had fishing was with Nick chasing Albies. We were on fish all day and when all was said and done we boated over 20 Albies in a short 4 hour trip. He runs an extremely safe top notch outfit with a very comfortable boat to fish from. If i could only afford to book 1 guided trip a year on the salt in this area, it would be with Nick.

Nick has been an impressive guide over the years. This last trip would be the 6th time on the waters bending rods with him. His vast knowledge of the game makes the experience enjoyable and informative. Thank you for introducing me to my new Albie addiction. Already looking forward to the next trip.

I had a fantastic experience fishing with Nick. He’s a great teacher, and highly knowledgeable fisherman, and just an all around awesome dude. I would highly recommend him to the novice through to the seasoned expert. His equipment is top notch and his attention to fishing details second to none.