Family Upper Grand River 3 Sisiters Learn To Fly Fish Lessons AA

… The sisters will recommend you and Peter to anyone! …

 

Thank you Ray and Peter for such a great experience in fly fishing!

Ray, you better not tell that underwear story too much. Lol!

We got the pictures and they were great.

The sisters will recommend you and Peter to anyone!

Have a wonderful day and maybe will be back your way someday. 

July 16th, 2018.

… Thanks for everything, it is always a pleasure to do business with you! Thank you.

Hello Ray,

I did receive the rod alright today. Thanks for everything, it is always a pleasure to do business with you! Thank you.
July 3rd, 2018.
 

… You’ve been awesome to deal with and you’ve made my journey into fly fishing extremely worthwhile …

Hey Ray…
Hope you’re having a great weekend. I look forward to coming up and wasting your time again… You’ve been awesome to deal with and you’ve made my journey into fly fishing extremely worthwhile. 
Take care my friend!
June 3rd, 2018.
 
 
 

… Thanks for all the help last night and for keeping the shop open a bit late for me.

Hey Ray,

Thanks for all the help last night and for keeping the shop open a bit late for me.  I can’t wait to get on the water!
 
May 30th, 2018.
 
 
Hardy Perfect Reel Foot Replacement and Clean Up DDD

… Looks amazing. I’m excited about getting it back. Again, my thanks for an excellent job. I’ll certainly recommend you to any of my friends who have Hardy Reels in need of repair!

Ray,
Thanks for the pic of my repaired Hardy reel….looks amazing. I’m excited about getting it back.
Again, my thanks, Ray, for an excellent job.
I’ll certainly recommend you to any of my friends who have Hardy Reels in need of repair!
Cheers.
May 30th, 2018.
 
 

… Probably one of the best tackle shops I’ve been to! Wide variety of lures and soft plastics that frankly you cant find a lot of at any other store… it’s a must to go to place!

Probably one of the best tackle shops I’ve been to. Wide variety of lures and soft plastics that frankly you cant find a lot of at any other store. Cant believe I never made it there sooner as it’s a must to go to place! I’ll be back soon.

May 29th, 2018.

Happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit Jeremy, and if there are products you see or use that we did not inventory, please don’t hesitate to let us know – If you’re looking for something, someone else might be as well. We take pride in staying on top of current industry trends, and with your help and continued support, we will maintain that standard. Tight Lines this summer!

 

.. It truly was a pleasure meeting you … I had a great time and we both look forward to visiting again! …

Thank you Ray!

It truly was a pleasure meeting both you and Peter. Bobby and I had a great time and we both look forward to visiting again!
 
May 25th, 2018

… Though I am one and half hours away, if I continue fly fishing this will be my “go to store” …

This is the second beginner fly fishing course I have taken, the first 10+ years ago through a different store in the area. With Aaron the instructor I found this course much more informative. It is one thing to learn basic casting but just as important is to learn how to read the river to get an understanding of were the fish may be, how to check what the fish  could be feeding on and river etiquette. I feel a lot more competent this time that I could get out on the water on my own.  Aaron was more than helpful in discussing various pros and cons of what is needed to start fly fishing without breaking the bank. Ray was very helpful in the store concerning what he would recommend and helping with any purchases. The follow up “E” mail concerning your strong and weak points and hints to improve was a nice touch. I highly recommend First Cast, if you decide to take up fly fishing you just may start a long beneficial relationship with the staff at First Cast. Though I am one and half hours away, if I continue fly fishing this will be my “go to store”. Thanks Ray and Arron.

… Couldn’t be happier with the new Echo 5wt. Great set up. Thanks for the advice!

Hi Ray,
Good to meet you today. Please add me to the mailing list.
Couldn’t be happier with the new Echo 5wt. Two big rainbows on Whiteman’s creek this evening, 14-15 inches.
Great set up. Thanks for the advice!
May 17th, 2018.

Forteau, NL – Thanks a lot – A pleasure doing business with you!

Hey guys here’s the address I’d like to have the rod sent to:
Forteau, NL
Thanks alot a pleasure doing business with you!
May 17th, 2018.

… Thank you for all your great work. The rod and reel came in perfect condiiton. I really appreciate the way you sent it …

Ray, Thank you for all your great work. The rod and reel came in perfect condiiton. I really appreciate the way you sent it.

May 13th, 2018.

Thank you for the great way you have displayed the items I have for sale on the website. Your handling of the sales has been a great help to me.

Thank you for the great way you have displayed the items I have for sale on the website. Your handling of the sales has been a great help to me.

May 13th, 2018.

… Your work is assume … Very nice!

Thanks Ray, 

Thanks for the fly –  Your work is assume … Very nice!
 
May 11th, 2018.

Thanks for my beautiful looking reel –  Even if I don’t catch anything, I will still look good when I am fishing!

Hi Ray,
Thanks for my beautiful looking reel –  Even if I don’t catch anything, I will still look good when I am fishing! (LOL)
 
May 11th, 2018.
 
Hardy Perfect Reel Foot Replacement and Clean Up AAA

RE: Hardy Perfect Reel Foot Replacement & Clean Up – Wow….what a great job! Can’t wait to get it. Thanks!

RE: Hardy Perfect Reel Foot Replacement & Clean Up – Wow….what a great job! Can’t wait to get it. Thanks!

… I am fairly new to fly fishing and the level of direction I received was spectacular! Very helpful and apparent that he took interest in teaching to the “new guys”. I will definitely be returning …

A buddy and me took a shot at this place the other day, driving 45 min to go to the shop without any prior knowledge. I am fairly new to fly fishing and the level of direction I received was spectacular! Very helpful and apparent that he took interest in teaching to the “new guys”. I will definitely be returning whenever passing through the area! Highly recommend!

April 25th, 2018.

… I will definitely  be back to get whatever new toys I would like in the future.  Thanks for the great service and quick delivery!

Hi Ray, the reel showed up on Friday.  I put the fly line on yesterday.  It looks gorgeous with the orange backing!  The sun is finally out and the ice is melting on the lakes, just itching to get out and try this reel! I will definitely  be back to get whatever new toys I would like in the future.  Thanks for the great service and quick delivery!

April 22nd, 2013.

Wedding Boutonniere

RE: Wedding Boutonniere – Hello Ray it looks perfect!  You guys do awesome work!

Hello Ray it looks perfect!  You guys do awesome work!!😁😁😁

April 22nd, 2018.

Honestly the best place around for all your fishing needs! … Definitely your go to shop no matter what type of fishing you’re into!

Honestly the best place around for all your fishing needs! Ray is very helpful, especially if you’re looking to get fitted for some waders or boots.

April 9th, 2018.

… Visits to the store have always been a pleasure … Definitely my favourite fishing store!

I’ve been a regular customer of The First Cast fly fishing store for several years and my visits to the store have always been a pleasure. If you need anything that is not in stock then Ray is happy to order the item in for you, he goes out of his way to make visiting the store enjoyable, and his willingness to share his vast fishing knowledge helps you to make the correct choices easily. Definitely my favourite fishing store!

April 9th, 2018.

… Thanks for the great sizing and help with the waders for Hailey and I … with happy feet come great steelhead!

The trick you showed me has been the best thing for my wading boots. I’m on the river now and my feet have never been comfier (and warm) … Thanks for the great sizing and help with the waders for Hailey and I … with happy feet come great steelhead!
April 9th, 2018.

… Thank you for the help with the rod choice this morning and for generally sharing some of your knowledge, it all helps me significantly …

Hi Ray,
Thank you for the help with the rod choice this morning and for generally sharing some of your knowledge, it all helps me significantly. I’m really happy with my choice, I wasn’t totally sure that the loomis Dredger was what I needed.
See you on Saturday.

April 5th, 2018.

I’ll be sure to send along some pictures and spread the word along the river of the great service I’ve received!

I’ll be sure to send along some pictures and spread the word along the river of the great service I’ve received!

April 4th, 2018.

… Everything was well packed … ’ll be sure to refer friends to your shop!

Good morning,
Just wanted to let you know I received my package yesterday in the mail.   Thank you VERY much!!   Everything was well packed. Also, thank you for the gifts; the notepad has a new home on my tying desk and the fly will be fished in the Miramichi river in the coming weeks. Thanks again!!   I’ll be sure to refer friends to your shop!
Cheers!
April 4th, 2018.

… This is exactly what I expected from a specialized store – Really appreciated and for sure you have a new customer! …

Hi Ray,

Thank you for your help and information to choose the right waders. This is exactly what I expected from a specialized store – Really appreciated and for sure you have a new customer! Please add my email to your list.
Have a nice day,
PS – I managed to dodge with my wife the question about the cost and didn’t have to sleep with the dog…
March 30th, 2018.

… I am very pleased with both your personal service and the custom product …

Hi Ray,
Here are a few pictures of the reels with the great handles that you made for them.  They turned out great and I am very pleased with both your personal service and the custom product.
Thanks,

March 26th, 2018.

… Great Service, thank you …

Hi Ray,

At your shop yesterday and purchased the Centerpin Rod & reel; Great Service, thank you.

I would like to be on your mailing list and especially join you at the Saugeen RiverEvent on April 8th.

March 24th, 2018.

… I just wanted to say they arrived today in great condition and we are very excited to start using them. Thanks and we are looking forward to ordering more!

Hi, I ordered 2 Orvis rods.
I just wanted to say they arrived today in great condition and we are very excited to start using them.
Thanks and we are looking forward to ordering more!
March 22nd, 2018.

… Your shop definitely is an unjudgmental refuge for  fishing junkies and fly tying nerds, of which I include myself …

Hi Ray:

Back in NS and have fly lines and gear scattered all over the living room in preparation for re-spooling.  The rest of the family has grown accustomed to this springtime domestic activity…but still can’t help but comment on the clutter.
 
Glad we were able to finally visit you and your comprehensive shop (your home away from home).  Way too much to see there, really, in one visit.  I never know where to start in most fly fishing shops, there’s just so much stuff in little packets pasted all over the walls, like 3-D wallpaper.  And the First Cast shop was as densely stocked as the best of them !!
 
Felt doubly lucky that we also serendipitously arrived just in time to take in Larry’s fly tying session — that was a real pleasure and I picked up a LOT of tying and fishing tips from his session.  Your shop definitely is an unjudgmental refuge for  fishing junkies and fly tying nerds, of which I include myself.  Only people of a particular temperment can remain in that shop for more than 10 minutes without becoming confused and/or disinterested; conversely, the fanatics never want to leave.. 
 
Hope to get back to the shop again in the future during the fishing season and also wet a line in some of the rivers in the nearby vicinity.
 
Keep smiling,
 
March 19th, 2018.
 

… we received the waders … and we’re going to hit the river tomorrow. Thanks for all your help!

Hey Ray
Just letting you know we received the waders from Redington and we’re going to hit the river tomorrow.
Thanks for all your help!
March 16th, 2018.