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

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“I purchased a gift card for my dad, and was very happy that the email was sent straight away and the code worked when he used it. It would be nice to recieve a printable gift voucher with imagery that you can include in the card, rather than sending an email to the giftee. But this was something I was able to do myself so not a big issue at all. Thanks very much!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service and great products.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very good.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Essentially good service and quality at a good price.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick and adequate delivery. Hope the flies will tempt the char.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Prompt service, all arrived on time, the goods I ordered are top quality .”

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Posted 7 years ago

“This was a very efficient service and would happily purchase other tackle in the future.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick delivery and live update of current order status on website is appreciated. Recommended retailer.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“First class service as always, my purchase arrived quickly and I was completely satisfied, I would make further purchases and would highly recommend The essential fly”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The essential fly i found provided flies that i have never used or heard of before anywhere else such as blankbuster buzzers which are fantastic. As i am getting older and suffer from arthritus in my hands i cannot tye my own flies any more,so for me this is a great company to get the flies i require.May i conclude by saying the service offered and the tips on when and what time of the year to use which flies on which month is very helpful, the informative videos are also educational,also the speed and service plus delivery are the best i know,i will continue to use this great company. yours sincerely Mr B Lodge”

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Posted 7 years ago

“very fast good flys”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Ordered, paid and received on day three. Unfortunately the person for whom I was buying the flies flew back to Zimbabwe on day two but we will get them there somehow. Mail service in Zim is very unreliable”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Prompt service, good range of materials”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent choice,quality flies and excellent service. What more do you want ?”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great flies delivered earlier than expected so was able to use them straight away lovely.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Lots of choice for the fly tier or buyer and only the best products, moreover very knowledge and helpful when needed.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent service, promptly dispatched and beautifully tied accurately fly patterns.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Nicely tied dry flies. Quite difficult to get into package without destroying it.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“It arrived as stated”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I ordered my flies so that I could do some evening river fishing. I had thought I was going to have to wait for a while but was delighted to have them within 48 hours. They look exactly the same as the flies shown on the site and the quality is excellent. Best flies in my fly box!”

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Posted 7 years ago

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