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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“As always, excellent and prompt service with the product quality exactly as expected. Thanks once more. AP. Yorkshire”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I ordered a number of fly's which were delivered very quickly and they arrived well protected. The "Bank Buster" was an almost instant success, the others I will try when better weather final arrives”

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Posted 9 years ago

“First time I have ordered from this company and can honestly say, I was very happy with the delivery times and quality and value of the flies”

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Posted 9 years ago

“no complaints about you I am happy with the price and service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Really pleased with my purchase and will definetly be returning. The customer service I experienced was second to none. Thank you Russell”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Prompt confirmation of order and delivery. Keep up the good work.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have always had prompt service from The Essential Fly, and their flies always seem neatly tied. It also seems to be one of the few sources of barbless flies, which are now a standard requirement at most fisheries.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“great items,good service,and very helpful.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service fast delivery good products”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Always willing to help, excellent after sales service, no qibble exchanges if anything not correct, including errors made by oneself.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“a complete novice i asked your young lady to put together a fly bundle to cover a range of opitions which she did with charm and good humour.They were dilivered the next day. the final proof will be when i hand them over as a small present .If you want to know how they were received contact me agai ps i like your feed back format. jvd”

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Posted 9 years ago

“A very prompt service. Goods arrived 2 days after ordering.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Ordered a selection of loose flies on a Friday, was amazed to have them in my fly case by Monday morning. Each individual fly was delivered clearly labeled and depending on the fly type in individual boxes or plastic envelopes. I can only congratulate the company on excellent customer service. Any competitors, the customer focus displayed by the Essential Fly is your benchmark”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Nicely packed, carefully checked, and good-looking flies which hope to use on River Test this week. Price seems very reasonable.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Flies look fine and delivery was quick”

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Posted 9 years ago

“well tied flies that really work. I am primarily a river fisherman so it is good to see a variety of traditional patterns.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I ordered quite a few salmon flies - they were ordered and delivered within 24 hours excellent service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“This is the first time I have used the Essential Fly and the service is to be held very very high I spoke to a very helpful and friendly lady who. Couldn't do enough to help I am a very very happy customer who will defiantly be using them again it just a shame it only goes to 5 star as a company like this deserves the full 5 and more thanks very much Gary B”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service, as usual, all well packaged prompt delivery.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service. Fast delivery. Will shop again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

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