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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,146 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly
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4.8
Based on 2,146 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
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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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Anonymous
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“Not your usual standard for the Veniard partridge feathers. Too much fluff and not enough barred feathers.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Anonymous
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“Nicely tied flies thank you”
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Posted 1 year ago
Ian Taylor
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“I was able to order by phone and collect from their premises,Essential Fly phoned me when my order came into stock.The whole process was handled efficiently and politely.I have not been fishing since I received my waders so I am not able to comment on their performance,but since they are the new model which replaces my vision Ikons I have high hopes (my Ikons have given me 10 years of service).”
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Posted 1 year ago
Nicholas Millward
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“Excellent service and products as usual.”
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Posted 1 year ago
David Turpin
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“Pleased with both the service and the flies”
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Posted 1 year ago
Phil Harding
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“Good quality flies”
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Posted 1 year ago
Ian Murgatroyd
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“Quality flies and good service”
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Posted 1 year ago
Anonymous
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“Thank you The Essential Fly for all the items I ordered from you and for the prompt delivery to Jersey.Great service. Andrew Parkman”
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Posted 1 year ago
Dave Froy
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“Great service…”
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Posted 1 year ago
Rob Baxter
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“Perfect books for dry flies in smaller sizes. I really like these hooks, the tape is ideal meaning better hook up rates on takes, recent sized eyes makes attaching to fillet easier.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Steve Gale
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“Order received complete and in good time. A great service that I will definitely use again.”
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Posted 1 year ago
David
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“Great selection of excellent quality flies. Very quick delivery. I will be using The Essential Fly again.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Derek Ewens
Verified Buyer
“Flys are well made cant fault them”
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Posted 1 year ago
Michael Evans
Verified Buyer
“First class fly tying products with first class service. Sound as a Pound! Many Thanks Best wishes. M.Evans.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Anonymous
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“ordered a spool of thread , the package arrived , however , the thread had been removed during transit so no thread in package .contacted the company and sent pics of the package , however no replacement or refund was sent . Was contacted in due course and my issue dealt with very proffesionally .All in all very good service .”
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Posted 1 year ago
Hello, Following your original order PO133286 which you informed us was received but empty a replacement was issued under PO133418. Following this replacement being sent on the 17/7/23 Royal Mail advised it was delivered on 19/7/23 at 11:06am. Our customer service team were in communication with you about this and after you confirmed that you had not received it we then on the 28/7/23 issued you a £5 voucher to use against a future purchase. Not only did we re-issue your order but provided a voucher when the replacement was advised as not received. As a valued customer since 2010 and this being the first instance of any issue I do hope that you will continue to work with us as we value every customer and will do our best to resolve any issues which arise. Kind regards TEF
Posted 1 year ago
Ronnie
Unverified Reviewer
“excellent service i will deal again”
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Posted 1 year ago
Gary Franklin
Verified Reviewer
“Superb customer service, ever helpful. A repeat customer and Essential will continue to be my fav supplier of materials and tools.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Mark Edwards
Verified Buyer
“All the flies I have received have been top quality. Love the variety of flies available. Excellent service which is quick and efficient. I am slowly filling my box with flies from Essential Fly.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Ivan Karamanov
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“Fast delivery and good quality products”
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Posted 1 year ago
Allan Goodwill
Verified Buyer
“I use Essential regularly. Good quality delivered on time. I don’t need anything else and often recommend Essential”
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Posted 1 year ago
The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,146 reviews
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