The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,054 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly
4.8
Based on 2,054 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
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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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They are very quick on shipping once the purchase have been made.their prices are comparable as I looked at many sites before I purchase from The Essential Fly shop and found what I needed at a better price then most.
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Posted 11 months ago
I ordered a fly line, in the sale, and given a refund as product was "unavailable" . Only to find that the line was advertised, and available, on their site, on the same day as refund, at a higher price. Poor practice to say the least. Not the first time sale items have not been available.
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Posted 2 years ago
Always excellent service
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Posted 2 years ago
A good selection of products at reasonable prices. I found exactly what I wanted and it arrived promptly. I will shop here again.
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Posted 3 years ago
I like the service you provide.
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Posted 3 years ago
Notified yesterday arrived today fantastic service as is the norm
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Posted 3 years ago
Excellent service and great products.
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Posted 3 years ago
Very helpful, friendly, and professional advice, really quick Dali very. Cheers 😃
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Posted 3 years ago
great service,nice reel but no reel bag and no instructions on how to change from l hand to r hand,but i was able to work it out,will be fishing today to try out the reel.
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Posted 3 years ago
Excellent service as always, highly recommend
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Posted 3 years ago
Excellent service and quality products 😊
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Posted 3 years ago
Kit arrived well packaged and very promptly, will definately use again .
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Posted 3 years ago
I received my ordered flies on the expected date, I have used some of the flies and they appear to be well tied not having disintegrated on the first cast like ones I have purchased in the past from other sellers. I had ordered barbless hooks and received barbed but I easily nipped them off with a pair of pliers. I would purchase from Essential fly again
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Posted 3 years ago
What can i say,a seriosShop where order attive on time, quality materiale in which to building artificial (flies)fabbrica that are beautiful to see but above all captivating. Honest price.My compliment to all staff.Excellent work .
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Posted 3 years ago
A friendly family company who provide a prompt and professional service covering a wide range of anglers' requirements. They are always pleased to spend time discussing customers' queries to ensure that even their smallest orders are efficiently met.
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Posted 3 years ago
Great service with a personal touch. Order arrived promptly with regular updates on status. Cannot fault them.
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Posted 3 years ago
Excellent service. Excellent selection of flytying materials and equipment. Fantastic supply of Semperfli products. Highly recommended for your fishing and flytying needs...
The Essential Fly 5 star review on 17th October 2019
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Posted 4 years ago
Excellent friendly service. Rapid delivery. Many thanks
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Posted 5 years ago
Great friendly service, quick delivery.
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Posted 6 years ago
Just like to say that I got my reel and line from santa even though the line I ordered was discontinued but thanks to you guys pulling out all stops it came 2 days before Xmas Delighted with the prompt response and action taken to resolve the issue. Would not hesitate to recommend the essential fly to all my angling friends . Keep up the good work cheers John
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Posted 8 years ago
The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,054 reviews