The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,258 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,258 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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“I always get a great service a speedy delivery and the flies are absolutely brilliant in every way”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Goods came quickly and of excellent quality”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Dealt with my email query immediately. The correct item arrived very promptly indeed, and was of high quality. Thank you.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“excellent customer service. Highly recommended shop”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great service by very knowledgeable folk. Fantastic range of stock to select from and all at most reasonable prices.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great service, next day delivery, good standard.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“every purchase has been delivered on time and quality as always.very helpful when spoken to staff about various flies and equipment.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Really fast service and great flies and a good price. There was a mistake with my last order but The Essential Fly was extremely quick and helpful in resolving the issue.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Arrived on time, packed extremely well, quality of flies superb and a bargain with the selection discounted. Everything up to Essential Flies normal standard.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very fast shippment. Good craftmanship. Hope to use the flies soon.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“As ever - tres bonne”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great products and quick service, also sorted out a problem immediately.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Prompt,efficient and friendly service, a pleasure to do business with you. I will certainly be back Derek Snowdon”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good quality flies at a very reasonable price, speedy delivery. Would buy again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Top quality, fast service...100% reliable.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Once again I have enjoyed very ngood service and received really well tied flies.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“fly tying items received quickly and packaged well to prevent any damage”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very good service, products and prices.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“excellent service good quality products better than most”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent speedy service, very pleased with the product.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,258 reviews