The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,218 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,218 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 91%
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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“Ordered flies mid-afternoon, received flies first-class post following morning. Hope when I try the flies results match the service!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Perfect product with perfect service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“On the ball no problems. Good service.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“High quality very prompt delivery and good value for money as usual.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“prompt delivery as usual”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The flies I ordered were exactly as advertised and of high quality and a competitive price. Very happy with the delivery time to Western Australia.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“My order arrived by the next post and I even caught a fish with one, albeit a big trout, not the salmon I was after.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“You recommended an excellent product at an excellent price and delivered quickly”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent product excellent service need I say any more”

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Posted 7 years ago

“First purchase in this store, excellent treatment, good prices and shipping correctly. I will buy again”

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Posted 7 years ago

“very prompt service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very informative administration and also help when selecting materials.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great selection of fly fishing tackle and a fast delivery service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Arrived quickly. Look good, but have yet to try the flies.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very helpful in securing an out of stock item.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“An easy website with seamless ordering. My quality items arrived promptly and well packaged. That's all I ask of a company... 5 stars”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The order was delivered promptly and am looking forward to testing these flies for the first time.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good prompt Service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Provide useful information and good products with guidance on how to use them where appropriate.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good selection of fly tying materials. Prompt delivery on orders placed”

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Posted 7 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,218 reviews