The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,338 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,338 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 89%
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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“It's easy to find the Flies you want on the website. And you get a very fast service and the Flies are great”

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Posted 8 months ago

“The flies I've purchased from TEF have always been good quality. However, ther'e stated delivery times are a little ambitioius. For example, when I made an oredr on a Tuesday, TEF stated they would be delivered within two days (on the Thursday). In fact, I didn't received the order until Saturday, when I was already off somewhere on a fishing trip. Delivery delays (thank you Royal Mail) are beyond the control of TEF, but it would be good if purchaser's knew that there may well be a delivery delays which are beyond their control, rather than guaranteeing delivery.”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Quick service, good communication. One item out of stock so refunded immediately.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Impressed by the flies especially the dries which was boxed to protect the hackles. Thank you for your great service”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Great service. Many thanks”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Great, excellent quality”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Very happy with my item. Well made . Thank you .”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Excellent quality flies at a very good price. Very well tied using great quality materials and excellent hooks. I have caught lots of trout this season using the flies I have bought from Essential Fly.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Speedy delivery and great quality flies.l have used essential fly before and know from experience even after catching 5 or 6 fish the flies are still in good condition.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Bought items were as ordered arriving promptly and safe. Will use again”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Great flies ready if I go to Scotland,”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Ordered a few things from Essential Fly all arrived in good time and a pleasure to buy things from and use good quality gear”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Excellent flys”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Bonnie flies.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Quick and reliable everything the product is always top notck”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Good service, fast delivery.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“All good, quality flies, prompt delivery and bagged a few fish too..”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Great selection of stuff , easy to work with always letting you know about your order”

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Posted 10 months ago

“Haven't had the chance to use these Mayfly imitations, but they came in good time and look great Can't wait to get out on the river and use them.”

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Posted 10 months ago

“Good looking flies - postage was a bit expensive and a bit slow”

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Posted 10 months ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,338 reviews