I go shopping for TallGirl here. She loves to fish, and I love her! I don't know much about fishing. But, I tell the staff where she's going and what she's trying to catch (& release), and they alwys point me in the right direction. This year for Christmas I wanted to get her a certain fishing rod that she was drooling over. I popped in. They ordered one in for me, and I had it in time for the holiday. In years past, I have ordered one and they held it, until I could be all sneaky to hide it when she wasn't home. The customer service here is alwys great, the selection amazing and the advice is top notch!! read more

Top notch fly fishing shop in San Diego. From the beginner to the advanced they have you covered! My 10 year old has grown to love fishing. He's spent time on deep sea boats, lots of lake spinner fishing and now has an interest in fly fishing. I have very little to no knowledge of fly fishing. We went to the Fly Stop and were amazing! The staff greeted us and immediately were eager to share their knowledge and learn our interests. After explaining our planned trip, the researched (and showed us how) what flies were the most successful for the areas we were fishing. After researching they took us to their expansive collection of flies and equipment to help us select the right gear to hopefully have a solid trip. The price of the flies were absolutely incredible... most were between $1-$2! We had a great time learning and looking through their inventory. We will definitely be back! read more

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My son had a fly fishing lesson with Jacob this past weekend and really enjoyed it! He was really patient and knowledgeable which made for a great lesson. We were both surprised at how nice the shop was! It has everything you need! read more

From Colorado, Fly fish in the sea of Cortez regularly. Fish solo and with guide services, for 40+years. Alex, with the Fly Stop, is very knowledgeable and works his ass off. Thank you guys for a first class experience, and my first Bluefin! Cheers, Jef read more

The Fly Stop - 75lb. Bluefin - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

Super helpful and knowledgeable staff. No pressure. Great price! Happy to have a shop like this here in San Diego.

Wow . . today I visited the Fly Stop to prep for an upcoming trip to the Eastern Sierra. A few questions by a young staffer soon turned into a debate about the ethics of releasing trout in the warmer months, then a lecture about their survivability in warmer water, water temperature, levels of the river and soon about the origin of the water I would be fishing. Frankly, I doubted his assertion the weather evaporated as much water as this gentleman seemed to suggest creating a lower level in the river . . . After admitting I didn't know the river was spring fed, the staffer didn't fail to remind me no less than five times I was wrong in my belief this section of river was controlled by LADWP. OK, got it . . but frankly, if these gentleman are so knowledgeable about conditions 350 miles away, I would appreciate a little gentle education not "you're wrong" . . . . TO THE OWNER . . . sorry, not going back to the fly stop. . . My Recommendation . . . wait until you get to the area you will be fishing, ask the locals and use your own intuition. Will not be using their guide service, will not be recommending them to anyone and will definitely recommend another location for their fly fishing needs . . read more

I'm actually shocked how bad of an experience I just had at a fly shop. I feel like I just walked out of a used car dealership. I've been to many fly shops and this was hands down the worst one of all time. I walk in looking for a new fly line and there are two guys there. One is tall with long hair and the other is a young guy normal height. The tall guy is super rude and aggressive. His sales tactics are pushy and aggressive. The younger guy is very nice and helpful. They didn't have the rio gold line I wanted so he recommends another line. When I ask about other lines he gets upset and questions my judgement. I hope he reads this and understands that fly fishing is one of those things that everyone has their own opinion on what is best/better and it comes down to what you like. I wouldn't be surprised if this guy thinks he know better than everyone else. As someone working in a store there to offer advice and help people, how can you get mad if they don't go with what they recommend? I've never experienced this before in a fly shop and it blows my mind. When I go to buy a line that was a lot more expensive then the one I wanted (because they didn't have the one I wanted in stock) I asked for a discount, which is very normal in local fly shops, the guy got aggressive and upset and literally says "No! We don't do deals here, and when I tried to give you advice on another fly line you didn't listen to me anyway" Mind blowing experience today. Fire the guy with long hair and give the young man a raise. read more

Everyone there is super friendly and helpful. I just started fly fishing the local surf and river mouths around San Diego. At first I was having no luck (probably bc I had no idea what I was doing) Stopped in the Fly Stop and talked to Dan about technique and literally caught my first spottie the next time I was out. read more

Great selection of brands and products. They also have any kind of fly you could possibly need. The staff is helpful - two are also guides, so having their experience is very helpful when making gear decisions or picking up the right flies for an outing. The location could be better (for me at least), so I don't make it out as often as I'd like. This is the kind of shop you want to keep around in San Diego, so make sure you vote with your dollars and skip amazon and big box stores online (many of the prices are the same anyway). read more

Stopped by the Fly Stop while in town visiting my in-Laws. I have wanted to visit for a while and I've always wondered why there is only one fly shop in the San Diego area. Well today I found out why.. that have everything.. such a great selection of Flies, rods reels.. everything.. but what I was really impressed with was the Fly Tying materials and tools. I was there looking for a few things to fly a Surf Perch fly and they had everything. Really a total fly shop. I would recommend this shop to anyone who knows and loves fly fishing/tying.. read more

This place is so sick I am huge into fishing but have never done fly fishing before and it looked really fun I stopped by the shop walked in they greeted me asked how they could help and I said " i've never thrown a fly in my entire life and I want to learn" the guys there are awesome and super helpful they even took me out back and let me try casting teaching me how to cast a little showing me all lures lines what they were all used for the cool thing was I was super excited to learn and they seemed even more excited to tell me all about it I've legitimately only been here 2 times and I would say this is now my home shop for all my fly fishing needs Whether you were just looking to get into flyfishing for the first time or you've been flyfishing your whole life I would highly Recommend checking this place out it's super rad and the guys are super cool read more

A friend and I used the Fly Stop's guide service quite a while back. Our outing went beyond fishing in that we both got an education about how to catch bass in our local lakes. Our more recent day on the bay was incredible also, lots of fish. If you've got a list and know what you want, these guys can help you. Far more valuable, if you don't have a clue about what you need they can help you with that too. The Fly Stop consistently provides me with insightful suggestions that are helping me to become a better fisherman in saltwater or fresh. It just doesn't get any better than that. If you haven't done so, take the time to visit their store. read more

Great shop! I used to frequent SoCal Fly Fishing but when they closed their doors I was forced to find a new shop. The options are limited in San Diego but luckily The Fly Stop is a good go to shop. They have a great selection of rods and other gear for every budget. They will also price match and can match dealer promotions. They have the best priced flies I have ever seen especially their online catalog. What this shop does extraordinarily well is promote themselves by hosting club meetings, guest speakers, film festivals, and other events. I do miss the laid back atmosphere and the employees at SoCal Fly Fishing but the Fly Stop has done a great job filling the void and I am always happy to shop there. read more

Fantastic shop! Spoke with Alex. He was extremely helpful and very patient. Got all setup for a trip to the Owens River. The shop is well stocked with fishing and tying supplies. I'll definitely be heading back. read more

Great shop. Great Staff. Great Location ( 4 me ). Just a few guys who know what they are selling and back it up with much input and personal knowledge. This place also has a huge wonderful assortment of flies. We all in SD are lucky to have such a killer shop , we all need to buy Local as much as we can. Buy Local , support your Neighbors . read more

Great shop. Fantastic selection of flies for every scenario and best prices! Well stocked on accessories and put line on 3 of my reels at no charge. No up-selling sales tactics just true fisherman who want to help make sure you have fun on your next adventure. read more

This is a very unique store for fly fishing. The store seems to specialize in flies for rivers, streams, lakes, ocean, surf, lagoons, along with fly boxes, leaders, tippets, and such. They also do have some rods and reels and such. They do not oversell you, they tell you as it is, and educate you conservatively as well. Most of the trout flies seems to be priced at $1. Ocean and lagoon flies seem to start at about $2. Employees are great resources for fly fishing newbies like me, they will help you along. Give them a budget, like $20, and they will pick out $20 of good dry flies, nymphs, and the like, based on your fishing needs. The flies are in containers on tables, arranged in rows and columns, you take a plastic cup like from ketchup at a fast food restaurant, and start picking. read more

New to fly fishing and wanted a local connection rather than just ordering on line. Corey helped us out bigtime. Got a nice starter combo, some starter stuff, and tons of great tips. Seem super knowledgeable although i know very little so hard to judge. Ordered some waders on line as they didnt have my size but gonna get wader boots from there when the waders come in. Seems like a great local business. Its my brothers and mine new local connection for all things fly! My brother says Alex is awesome too! read more

I've never written a yelp review but after going to The Fly Stop, I felt I needed to. What an experience! Went in with no experience at all and Dave couldn't have been any more helpful! He patiently went down the line explaining everything from rods, lines and flies, and never did I feel pressured into buying something. The rest of the staff was also very friendly and kind. Can't say enough about this place. Look forward to coming back here as I progress as a fly fisherman for years to come. read more

This place is awesome. They take their time and are incredibly informed. If you have any questions about anything they can and will answer them without trying to upsell you on anything. 100% customer satisfaction. read more

Shopping at The Fly Shop was the most enjoyable shopping experience I had done for my Christmas shopping. I was immediately assisted as I walked into the store. I had a price range and I knew I was shopping for ocean and ice fly fishing and that was the only information I knew. The employee (Dave or David) was as helpful as you could possibly get. He picked out a fly box for me and asked if I approved while choosing multiple flies to fill the box with that would remain within my price range. I also purchased a Patagonia hat which was an amazing price compared to other stores. Dave or David (Can't remember exactly) even ran out to my car because he had found a hat within its packaging rather than the displayed hat. I am very impressed with this shop and will definitely be coming back! read more

This is a great shop! Not only do they have a great selection of fly fishing gear, the staff is awesome! They took the time to show me how to tie a leader & tippet. I'll definitely be back, 5 stars! read more

This is an excellent and well stocked fly fishing store. I came here to get flies for a trip to the Sierras to go fly fishing. They have a large variety of flies and they are inexpensive. I know shops in the Sierras will charge 4 or 5 times as much for a single fly! The guys that work there are extremely friendly and helpful. They want to supply local fly fishers and get more people into the sport and have a really good attitude. While they have fished all over California and can give advice for any trip you may want to do, they also hold clinics and have a charter/guide service for San Diego saltwater fly fishing. I have not attended one of their clinics yet, nor used their guide service, but it sounds exciting! I'll definitely be back. read more

Over the years I have visited and patronized many fly shops. They all have their unique personalities,some had more gear and looked upscale and others were in someone's garage. The Fly Shop at the Fly Stop falls somewhere in the middle in that regard. I believe they are business that produces flies that decided to set up a shop in the warehouse portion of their building and as such the entrance to the shop is at the rear of the building. Some shops have guest speakers or tiers visit their shops for their patrons. The Fly Stop has performed this service aa well or better than any shop I have ever patronized. Last night they had a presentation on Carp fishing. They emailed me twice, the second email was on the day of the event which I thought was a nice touch. Now I don't carp fish and have never been interested in carp fishing but Conway Bowman was the guest speaker and that is always worth the price of admission. The presentation was a slide show narrated by Mr Bowman and used slides from both local and faraway destinations. Needless to say the show was a complete hit. I enjoy the passion Conway Bowman has for his subject. I mean I got excited about Flyfishing for carp. The show was loaded with information on what a carp looks like when it's feeding, how to fish effectively and the dos and don'ts involved in stalking this game fish. What made this show different from any I have been to was after the presentation the shop presented a panel of local carp guides and they proceeded to have a question and answer session with the audience. This format gave the audience a look see into how different guides agree or disagree on the subject of carp fishing. The shop is nicely stocked if not a little cramped but you can find the gear or fly tying materials you need and the products are tipped toward the local fisheries as they should be but they have the gear for a faraway destination fishing trip. I met the guides and they are impressive bunch. I plan to hire one of them for a largemouth bass trip. Last, I got a chance to meet Flyfishers from the local clubs, people I have seen posting on Facebook, and old friends. I joined the Golden State Flycasters club last night after talking with some of their members and so in closing I think these shows give you a chance to meet other Flyfishers which really helps to expand your horizon including going Flyfishing for carp. read more

Great fly shop that is well stocked and has all the premier brands, and a knowledgable non pretentious staff to make you feel welcome. No problem supporting these guys. read more

Went to The Fly Shop yesterday. Needed information of fishing local still water lakes and fly recommendations. Talked to a very knowledgeable young man named Dave. He was very friendly and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this shop. read more

YesTFS makes and sells god flies. However, prices have been recently raised which negates any discount. Also, if I'm rewarded with points why does the reward expire? What if I don't need flies for awhile? So while I'll still shop at TFS I'll also continue to look around elsewhere. read more

Extremely friendly and great knowledge about all of their equipment. Will definitely be back before my next trip

I had the opportunity to fly fish with Alex on San Diego bay. GREAT guide and awesome charter. Alex was incredibly knowledgeable about the local fishery and had some great technique advice for fishing with sinking lines. Cant give you specifics about his shop but would not hesitate to reserve him for a day of salt water fly fishing! read more