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

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Great source of valuable information via emails. Prompt friendly service.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Had the items I needed in stock (unlike many others) Very fast delivery. There's nothing worse than waiting for days for something you use need for your fishing trip. Thank you Essential Fly”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Flies exactly as described and of excellent quality, plus very speedy turnaround of order.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Essential fly had the tying material I needed that no one local had.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I was in need of Veniard's dye and found "The Essential fly" on-line. Their prices were very competitive but what was even better was the service. My order was processed and shipped quickly without any issues. An order confirmation was sent and notification that my order was in the mail. Very good customer service. I'll be back!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“first class”

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Posted 8 years ago

“It would have been 5 stars but most of my order is not stocked! Why!!!! Other than that they are a pleasure to deal with.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great service and Quick delivery. Has used them several times.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The tying equipment was on time and they let me know what stock that was unavailable”

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Posted 8 years ago

“quick dilivery also in the Netherlands”

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Posted 8 years ago

“always have stuff for fly tying,we can't get in the U.S.A.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“in shop staff most helpful & pleasant. Excellent service.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Items arrived quickly, well packaged & all flies tied excellently.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service as usual and first class fly dressing”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very quick and efficient service carnt fault them.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service. Well tied flys, price good ,dispatch via post excellent”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Not used the dry flies yet, but they look the part. Selection 1 had 9 flies, but selection 2 had 12. If I had only ordered selection 1 I would have been short changed, but as it was I came out on top.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“have not received flies yet”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Goods came on time and good quality”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very prompt delivery. They sent me the same order twice in error which was fortunate as I was so impressed with the product that I had planned to order some more anyway. When I phoned to let them know what had happened and that I was happy to keep the second order they immediately gave me a 20% discount. Cant ask for better than that. Will definitely use them again.”

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Posted 8 years ago

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