Fish First

I stop by here a lot. I love the small town feel and I always feel like I learn something but I am going to nock off two stars because one of the guys keeps cussing like it is a biker bar. Sorry man I love you guys but sometimes I walk passed when he is there just because I don’t want to here it.

If you are a fly fisherman or need a gift for someone who is – this is the place to go. I don’t fish; however, I am in the market for a fishing vest to carry camera stuff in so I am not lopsided. I saw one that might work. Like all fly fish gear it is expensive. I’m not sure I want to spend a lot of money for something I may or may not use.
The people who work here are helpful. I will say that the fishing flies are pretty I think if I was a fish I would be tempted to bite these flies.

I went in wanting to purchase a couple of feet of fishing line to fix a necklace that had tore. They gave me two feet of fishing line for free. It was really nice of them. I don’t fish, or do anything of the sorts. But if they’re nice of enough to give me a little bit of fishing line for free, they deserve to have successful business.

I have to give a BIG thank you to Leo and the crew for helping me find some amazing waders! Leo has been so helpful, and has gone out of the way for me! Everyone is SO helpful and willing to give info and helpful tips. I will be going back for all my gear. Thank you!

It’s a small business focused mainly on Fly Fishing. They’ve got a ton of different gear in their store as well as books to help you find the right fishing holes or help you get started on learning how to Fly fish. I came in here one day looking for a Christmas present for the boyfriend — he’s been interested in fly fishing and wanted to try it out so I thought I’d browse around to see how much fishing poles cost. Me, not having a whole lot of fishing experience, didn’t know where to even start on shopping for gear. Luckily, these guys don’t mind me asking a bunch of questions and they also had a lot of good advice to give me — one most important was fly fishing isn’t an easy skill to learn on your own so it would be best to check out a class before going and spending money on a bunch of gear. They actually offer a beginning fly fishing class but the hours are a bit hard to work with — every first Tuesday evenings every month. They also have clinics but they’re a bit more expensive.
They don’t sell fishing licenses here though.

Leo is knowledgeable and friendly… gives incredibly helpful advice for novices.
It’s hard to judge prices, since there’s essentially zero local competition (that I know about, anyway) I found them more than reasonable.
Easy parking along Solano. Good recommendations on where it’s okay to skimp or where you can cross some lines to get the best value. Also, places to fish and a nice book selection I didn’t see in two other stores I visited throughout the Bay.

First of all they have a great selection of gear considering the size of the store! I bought a great little fishpond chest pack that I love here. They have everything you NEED there and have a good selection of flies. Above all else Ive never walked out feeling like I was treated poorly, they treat you with respect even if your new to fly-​fishing. Leo has taught me alot and knows his stuff. Sometimes you walk into fly shops and theres a snooty vibe in the air, but not here. These guys are cool.

Best fly shop in the area for sure! Leo is very knowledgeable AND a great guy!

I’m not much of a rod caster, but I have enough friends and family that are. As such, Fish First is the place that I stop around Birthday and Holiday Times. Not only have have I «hooked» some great gifts, but the knowledgeable folks have coached me so well, that my grateful recipients actually think that I know what I’m talking about.

Summary based on a couple of visits:
–helpful advice for novices
–hard to judge prices, since there’s essentially zero local competition (that I know about, anyway)
–ok parking
Extra star for unique resource.

Everyone there is super nice and knowledgeable about gear, fly selection and current river conditions. Awesome place.

This is a top notch fly fishing outfitter. This means things are really expensive. But if you are serious about fly fishing, this is the way to go. They have all the goods to support this infatuation. They know the fly fishing scene locally and beyond. I’m surprised to learn they offer fishing destination packages worldwide and locally. On their website they even offer reports periodically. Plus the staff is courteous, helpful, and friendly.
I learned to fly fish here. The beginner class was helpful and probably a good idea if you want to get started. Then I got my first rod line and reel here too. Out of all my conventional fishing gear, this «starter» set was the most expensive. But it does the trick.
They also have carp gear, saltwater fishing gear, shad gear, striper gear, etc. Probably they are not the best at fly fishing the surf but not many people do that.

This place is great. It’s clearly the place to be if you are a serious fisherman.
I am a backpacker, and wanted to get into fly fishing as something to do in the wilderness. So I went in Fish First with no knowledge, and Leo set me up with an excellent setup. He told me were to skimp and buy cheap, and where to spend my money. 3 seasons and a bunch of trout later, I wouldn’t done anything different.

I came in here looking for a case for my fly rod for an upcoming trip. I was shown a few options and while that Sage rod case was sweet at $ 71 it was a little pricey for me. I ended up buying the cheapest one which was still pretty nice.
I also wanted to buy some fly tying materials so I grabbed some flies and brought them up to the counter and asked Leo to help me out. He was really cool about it and showed me some options for hooks and materials that would save a few bucks in the long run without sacrificing quality. He was very helpful when he realized that I just wanted to buy a few flies so I could copy them by tying my own on my kitchen table at home.
This is a great place without the elitist attitude that you get from some of the other fly shops.

Fish First is a great place to shop for all your local fly-​fishing needs. They have a great selection and are glad to help with tips, tricks, and advice. I’ve only met Leo though, so I cant speak for the other staff.