The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,302 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,302 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

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“The very best customer service from Andy, Anne, and Sarah, with that friendly personal touch. Prompt delivery every time from people who know their business.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quality materials delivered fast. What more could you ask for. The Websites additional hints and tips and hatch report are a great addition.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The first time I have bought their flies, they are well tied and at a reasonable price. Mike Twaddle”

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Posted 7 years ago

“First class as usual. AB”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Спасибо свой заказ "Wychwood Truefly 9' 6" #6 4pc " я получил сервисом очень доволен,успехов.Олег.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quality of materials good a bit slow on delivery, but all in all good service no complaints,regular emails with fly tying patterns are great.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good price with discount and prompt customer service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Always a warm welcome, and great selection of top class gear.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Flys Are Very Well Made, And Del Is Next None Fast And Very Well Packed. ++++++++++”

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Posted 7 years ago

“As always, TEF does an excellent job, fast delivery, well packaged, and a great price, everything an online customer needs!. The scissors are excellent incidentally!. Happy customer.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“All good no issues”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick delivery and always good quality materials”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent value very quick delivery what could you want”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Exellent service good products, lady on phone very knowledgable and helpful. Product arrived on time. Thank you”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service Great products Best price around Quick delivery Will be using the great service again Thank you”

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Posted 7 years ago

“First class service and first class flies.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Welcome was excellent at the shop and a lovely cup of tea was made for us. The range of flies was great as well all the other tackle accessories. The reel I purchased was worth every penny and lovely to use. Advice we received was very good and informative. I would recommend to anyone who can to visit the shop to do so.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick service, care in sending. Great product.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“buona organizzazione e buona merce”

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Posted 7 years ago

“great products and superb service”

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Posted 7 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,302 reviews