I drove, 20 minutes, arriving at noon on a Wednesday. The sign clearly states open 7 days a week,…read morefrom 9-6. It was closed and remained that way for 15 minutes. No "Out to Lunch", "Be Right Back" or any helpful information. Poor customer service and waste of my time. This is why people use Amazon Prime, for better prices, better selection, and fast service, with great return policies, and no attitude of the red baseball cap wearing kind!

It's temporarily closed now so no fishing stores in Sonoma county , guess we have to to expensive…read moreDicks sporting goods or locked up Walmart to get Ang fishing related gear

Mark was awesome and helped my dad and I before we went fishing at the lake! Super informative and…read morehelpful :)

Matt the owners stayed open for me when I needed him to. He Stayed back and waited 20 minutes after…read moreclosing up. The catfish at Scottsdale was catching fire. I did not want to leave for home yet then tried my luck and gave Fish story a call. Bam. Matt picked up and told me to keep whacking them. Came back to Scottsdale pond and as I am writing this. Ring ring ring, fish on. Another catfish on some lug worms/Nightcrawlers I purchased from Fish story. Just 10 minutes ago. Price and knowledge in local fishing spot is definitely worth a chat with Matt.

I recently moved here from San Diego, where all of my fishing experience is. I fish in Baja as…read morewell, off the rocks, cliffs, and my surfboard. I wanted to get hooked up with the proper crabbing snare equipment and advice, as well as what to use for rockfish and other species in Bodega Bay. The staff was very helpful. The owner chuckled when he saw the pole I brought needing spooling. It was more for lake fishing. This was not my rod so I knew it was going to be difficult to do anything with. They had a sale on Competitor Spinning Combos so I snatched one up as well as the snares for all of my poles. Luckily I was told my crocodiles work well here as well. I'm heading out tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Bodega Tackle is hands down one of the best tackle shops on the Northern California coast…read more From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is run by people who actually fish--not just sell gear. The staff is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely helpful whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started. They don't upsell or talk down to you; they ask the right questions and point you toward what actually works for current conditions. The selection is solid and thoughtfully curated--quality rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait, and everything you need for crab, surf, jetty, or boat fishing. What really sets them apart is the local insight. Tide advice, bite reports, rig recommendations--this is the kind of information you can't get online, and they give it freely. If you're fishing anywhere near Bodega Bay, stopping here isn't optional--it's part of the trip. Support local, support people who know the water, and give yourself the best chance at a great day on the coast.

Walked in today for the first time and wanted general information on surf rods. I was greeted right…read moreaway and assisted throughly and patiently. I had many questions for Eric and not once did I feel rushed and he also did not try to oversell me on anything. Needless to say, I ended up walking out with a new rod and reel. I would highly recommend stopping in to Fisherman's Warehouse for all things fishing related!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing enough that I won't be…read morereturning. We originally came to Fisherman's Warehouse because of Dave. He is incredibly knowledgeable about tuna fishing, does an outstanding job lining reels, and has always treated us with professionalism and respect. He's the reason we've continued to shop there.Unfortunately, our experience with Eric, the manager, has been the complete opposite. My husband stopped in while he was tired and quiet, yet Eric later commented that he came in "crazy," even though my husband hadn't said a word to anyone. That was both unnecessary and disrespectful. This also wasn't our first negative interaction with Eric. On a previous visit while Dave was lining our reels, Eric repeatedly interrupted to tell Dave to make sure we knew we had to pay for the special line marking. We never questioned the charge and had absolutely no problem paying for it. We appreciate Dave's expertise and know quality work deserves to be paid for. When my husband simply said, "It's okay, Dave takes care of me," referring to the excellent service Dave provides, Eric immediately responded, "We all take care of you." The interaction came across as defensive and left us feeling unwelcome. It's unfortunate because Dave is one of the best resources for tuna fishing and reel setup, but management makes the overall experience unpleasant. We'll be taking our business elsewhere, and that's a shame because we genuinely enjoyed working with Dave.

So glad we stopped here. Amazing customer service & grneral help for a non-local. Great variety in…read morelures and baits!

Mike and Dave were super helpful. It was our first time to Clearlake, as well as our first time…read morebass fishing. We stopped into the shop for fishing licenses and to figure out what we needed for fishing from the dock at our Airbnb. They set us up for success and we already caught two bass on the first day! More to come hopefully :) thanks Dave and Mike!!

Sonoma Sport-Kote applied Cerakote to a rifle for me,. Ryan does excellent work, and is very timely…read moreand gets the job done fast! He is very thorough about cleaning the parts before applying the Cerakote and the quality of his work is the best. He has now done several jobs for me, and I will continue to use him for all my Cerakote work.

If you like name-brand outdoor clothing but not name-brand outdoor clothing prices, Marin Outdoor…read moreTrading Company should be on your radar. With a mix of consignment clothing and manufacturer samples, MOTC is a small, local shop with an enticing mix of offerings. Even though the consignment clothing would never count as cheap, every piece appears to be in great shape with no evidence of wear. The sample pieces, still sporting manufacturer tags, also sport a huge discount off their recommended sales price. I picked up a pre-worn, stylish fleece from The North Face for $30 and felt that price was reasonable and returned home to tell my son he should check the place out for the sort of outdoor men's pants he likes. The array of offerings is not dissimilar from what one finds at REI, but on a much smaller scale. There's other outdoor stuff here too - including a proprietor with whom one can engage in for everything fishing related. Despite its size, the store features clothes for all ages and genders as well as outdoor equipment. Whether you've outgrown something or just want something new or gently worn, if you're seeking outdoor clothing and like those name brands, MOTC should be on your radar.

The owner is a very sweet and easy going guy and the prices are incredibly reasonable. It was a…read morequieter environment to shop in and I greatly prefer that to the overwhelm and sensory overload of big box stores. No blaring loud music or bright lights! And if you like being outside that's probably your preference, too. :) Highly recommend visiting this shop.

Billy is amazing he is by far the best kayak dealer I've dealt with in NorCal and I've been…read morekayaking for over 7 years. Super friendly and hard working, he knows kayaks and rigging kayaks well. He has helped with multiple warranty and rigging issues and does so efficiently. Many dealers will just sell you a boat and tell you to figure it out he helps you along the way with various issues relating to fish finders or things breaking on your boat. He has a good selection of kayaks at his shop Hobies, Natives and a lot of accessories. Billy is the man and wish I met him earlier when I first started kayaking. When I buy my next kayak it will be from him. His prices are fair and he knows what he is doing and been in the industry a long time.

The owner, Billy, was very helpful, showing her several kayaks that would work for her needs and…read moreasking questions that really helped her to narrow down her choices. In the end she chose a Hobie Passport that I think she will really be happy with. This is a great shop and I'm happy to have it available in the area.