The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,256 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,256 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 90%
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 web site just the place for a frustrated fisherman.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service thank you recommend seller”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Well made flies and value for money. But wish I could get the orange/yellow/white nomad I have had in the past. It seems to work when other colours fail.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Prompt delivery. Actually sent the wrong Stroft type but, as it turns out, one of the Stroft reviews I read said that the one I got is the correct version for the type of fishing I do, so know what to order in future!!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service as usual”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good service and prompt delivery when all goods are available thank you”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I bought the bobbin thread holder it's great keeps them all nice and tidy.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“These guys are your dream business to discover. New to fly fishing, I contacted them needing advice as much as equipment - they couldn't have been more helpful. If you are new to fly fishing, want do you really want? To get catching fish! I was catching trout from my first outing thanks to the help and advice Andy and his team gave me. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Thank you so very much for your kind feedback. It genuinely means a great deal to us and we will make sure your thoughts are shared with the team here. We are happy to be of help throughout your fly fishing education and journey so please don't hesitate to call or visit at any time if you need anything. More than happy to have a cuppa and chat as you know! Tight lines Ann and co

Posted 8 years ago

“Quality flies and quick delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“quick service and perfect flies”

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Posted 8 years ago

“An easy to navigate website, a great stock of essential fishing equipment, good prices and a prompt delivery. What more could you ask for. I'll be back...”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I find the quality of Essential Flies is consistently good and their ordering and delivery service is excellent.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Bought a selection of UTC threads having used UNI for years. Placed order by phone and was very kindly offered a free spool of Nano Silk 100 Denier just to try. Items arrived on time so therefore excellent service.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very good flies. very prompt delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“the bottom line is this,you carry products that we don't see in the u.s.and always have things I really like to buy.after 57 years of tying flies,i'm still always saying,this is the last purchase.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Flies are the best quality....always does the job!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“easy site to navigate with reasonable prices good quality and prompt delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good communication and quality.”

The Essential Fly 4 star review on 19th May 2017

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Posted 8 years ago

“Prompt delivery and already caught some Trout on the flies.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I have visited Essential Fly twice now and both times the first question you are asked is would you like a cup of tea, how is that for a welcome they don't do it to make buy thing they are genuinely very friendly family run business. Andy has all the time and advise in the world to give you not just for beginners like me but for whoever walks through the door. I wish Essential fly was closer but it's well worth the sixty mile round trip for me, the next time I call in Andy and Anne I will bring some of my wife's homemade cakes.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Thank you so very much for your kind reply. We genuinely appreciate your feedback and will share this with the team. We are certainly looking forward to your next visit with those cakes you mention! Do visit us soon lol! In all seriousness, thank you again and please let us know if we can be of any help to you at all. Best wishes Andy Ann and team

Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,256 reviews