The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,203 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,203 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 90%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	98%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In	Under An Hour
Customer Service	4.9 out of 5

About The Essential Fly:

Specialists in Fly Fishing with salmon, trout flies, and flies for lots of other species. We sell Fly Fishing Tackle and gear and a huge range of Fly Tying Materials and Tools - The Essential Fly is a leading supplier of gear for fly fishermen, rainbow & brown trout flies, salmon flies and flies for every species from our massive selection. Fly tying materials and tools to satisfy every fly tyers needs. With tackle from Greys to Wychwood, from fly rods to waders, luggage and all of the accessories you will need.

We have won awards for customer service and believe in value and quality. Check our reviews from thousands of customers all around the world. Having delivered to over 50 countries from homes to fishing lodges for that last minute requirement.

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The Essential Fly 5 star review on 16th February 2025

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Very happy !!”

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Posted 1 day ago

“I have just checked my bank account - you appear to have charged me twice for my last purchase. I would be pleased if you could check your account to see if it's my bank at fault”

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Posted 1 day ago

Hello Ms Steele. For any such matters it is advised to contact customer service please via customerservices@thessentialfly.com or 01757 333003. We will draw this matter to their attention for you and ensure it is looked into. Thank you Team TEF

Posted 1 day ago

“Fly started to come apart on first day outing. P”

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Posted 1 week ago

Hello and thank you for your message here. This is a most unusual situation and we would appreciate an opportunity to look into this please. The best way to do this is via our customer services so they can check your order and the fly mentioned. Here we can't see which fly or more relevant information unfortunately. Please can we ask you to get in touch with customerservices@theessentialfly.com and we will do all we can to help. Thank you

Posted 6 days ago

“Recently contacted their customer services as I need some clarity on my online purchase. What a friendly helpful service ......... I gathered from our conversation it was a family owned/run business.... and you could tell ..... couldn't have been more helpful . Good value , quality and prompt delivery . Thank you ! Keith P Northumberland”

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Posted 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your very kind review, this means the world to us. Your feedback has been shared with the team so they can all hear your lovely message. Thank you so very much again and best wishes from us all at TEF

Posted 6 days ago

“Great choice and service, would recommend 👍”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Well made flys”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Arrived in perfect condition very happy with quality”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Fantastic selection of flies and other tackle. The quality of the flies is excellent and shipping is incredibly fast. Very highly recommended”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Very quick response and good quality product.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Arrived on time, good quality.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Although it took a while to come, which may have been beyond your control the Turrel dear hair was superb. It was very well dyed, long and straight, perfect for detached bodies.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Great service and quality tied flies”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

“All good quality stuff, very pleased. I will order again , for sure”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

“Great service, very happy with the products”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

“Excellent service provided by The Essential Fly. They delivered promptly the items I ordered and are recommended.”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

“Excellent service good quality flies”

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Posted 1 month ago

“This is a great shop and they had everything I wanted. They got the shipment out fast. I will deffinetly be a return cusomer. I highly recoment shopping here.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“They had in stock all the items I was searching for and the delivery was timely. I will be shopping here again. I recommend doing business with this shop.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Great products and great service.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“excellent service from The Essesntial Fly, Stonfo item #746 angle joint arrived sealed in original packaging at the expected time, does the job on my Stonfo vice however the shaft is 145mm long with a "step/reduced" Ø from 10mm to 9.5mm 1/2 way along and no groove machined out for a "grub screw" not like the picture from Stonfo, gets the vice head and handle away from my tool rack so no more bumps to knuckles or fingers adjustable 360°”

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Posted 1 month ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,203 reviews