Fish First — Local services in Albany

A first rate fly shop conveniently located in the East Bay. Leo and the rest of the crew are passionate about fishing and create a welcoming atmosphere in the store. They know there stuff and can help everyone from the complete beginner to seasoned angler. I learned to tie flies at this shop by taking the great into class offered by Bob Fabini and Leo has helped me purchase rods, reels, and lots of other tackle to get properly outfitted. I always feel like they have the angler’s best interests at heart and want to find a good option for you at a reasonable price point. They will never sell you something they think you don’t really need and will make every effort to see you be successful. They also have a modest selection of general purpose outdoor gear and clothes. Please support this amazing...

Exactly why we must keep local businesses alive: it's been thirty years since I last really fished the fly. Of course a lot has changed. The owner took the time to match my new Sage rod to my needs. He even helped me get my old reels running for no charge, which saved me cash. I'll probably update those as well eventually, but it was great not to be pushed into it. We are lucky to have local knowledgeable businesses. Let's keep them...

Wife and I came in to ask how to get started fly fishing. We ended up talking with Bob and Nigel for an hour or so and they were incredibly helpful with telling us the basics, pointing us in the right direction for lessons (they do their own monthly!), and explaining the local fishing options. They were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and nice and made us stoked to get started! We’ll definitely be back once we get our...