The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,341 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,341 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	96%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	100%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Email, Telephone

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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“Item arrived promptly. Actually a week before it was expected (the other side of the world). It was as described and perfect for my needs. Now just to go fishing. Thank you”

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Posted 6 years ago

“appreciate being able to buy fly's from Essential Fly, good quality and prompt service. Little disappointed that you could not meet the full order last time but appreciated the three bonus fly's. Thanks for all the help”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Called in while in the area, found every one busy prepping orders and stock. Immediately made welcome with tea/coffee and a tour to help with filling my order. Certainly will be back.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent service. Speedy delivery and a very good choice of product.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Good quality, good service and good value.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent flies that are tied to perfection and actually WORK ! Very well priced and with a delivery service that is second to none ..... What else could you ask for ?”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 18th September 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

“Fabulous flys and the service is excellent.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“First class service & fast delivery all products very satisfactory”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent service and products”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent products, prompt delivery”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Delivery was prompt and accurate, thankyou using the Nymphs this weekend ... will it make me a better fisherman ... probably not !”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent flies and advice.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great service, great prices, very helpful, great people, if you haven't shopped here yet please try them, and no I don't work here or get freebies for saying this, they're good.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Quality service, quick delivery with flies carefully labelled and packaged - oh and they catch trout!”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 29th August 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

“quality, service and information always top notch”

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Posted 6 years ago

“As usual excellent service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent web site.No hassle ordering.will use again.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very quick and efficient service as always”

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Posted 6 years ago

“EXCELLENT Company to deal with. Enjoy receiving E-mails also as they are Jam Packed with useful information. 10/10”

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Posted 6 years ago

“As always, delivery was prompt (even to the other side of the world!) and I received exactly what I ordered. Nice work.”

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Posted 6 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,341 reviews