The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 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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“Excellent transaction. Kean prices and fast delivery.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very good service. Order arrived quickly. Great people to deal with.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Always prompt and professional, good quality stuff and good information.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent value, fast service and great prices”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Always had good service from this company.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Nicely tied flies, promt delivery and great service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Gwasanaeth rhagorol”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great products & great service.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Service excellent and flys top quality”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Well tied quality flies, good when you have not the time to tie yourself”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service. My two orders were received within two working days. On one order a packet of hooks was missing. I had ordered two but only one was enclosed. After a 'phone call to customer services the missing packet was received next day along with a few (freebie) flies.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The essential fly always gives a good service all sections laid out fairly good”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Would highly recommend the excellent friendly service always made welcome when i call round in person,very helpful when you need advice if they don't have what you want in stock, they will get it for you. Have used Essential fly for many years never had any problems. Richard”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good range of flies and kit. Orders arrive promptly and well packed.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent service will be in touch”

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Posted 7 years ago

“First class service and excellent products.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Had been looking for thread/floss organiser for ages. This item is so good & well priced i ordered two more. Speed of delivery was amazing as i live in Ireland ! 100% satisfied. Would recommend & buy again. Many thanks.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Original order did not arrive on time due to address error (my fault) Contacted Andy ,order reissued to my fishing location, arrived as planned, tied one on & caught a 11lb salmon!!!!! SIMPLES!!”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 26th October 2018

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great company and quick service, even internationally.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very warm welcome, nice staffs, and even speak French in an English Fly tying shop. Lots of materials, everything needed. Good prices and professional staff who knows what they talking about.”

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Posted 7 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews