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

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Bought flies, caught fish. Only problem, the fish liked them so much they decided to keep a few for themselves.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Small error in my order promptly and effectively resolved. Excellent product.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Fast delivery of good quality flies”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Missing material from a supplier to TEF was sorted the same day and the product arrived quickly. Very quick, polite and professional response to my telephone call. Thank you.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Friendly and really helpful”

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Posted 8 years ago

“It was a quick and successful transaction when ordering the items I required and had them in a few days, good job!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“fast response time from order to delivery, compensating for relatively high fly prices vs competition.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“My order was despatched very quickly and the staff were helpful and friendly. Will order again!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I always find that the service delivery is prompt . If there is a need to contact and enquire the staff are very courteous helpful and friendly.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Brilliant service. Flies ordered and delivered two days later.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great products and rapid delivery. Spot on, thank you.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I like the way you do business,my order took a little more time and because of the wait you included a nice gift. Nice doing business with you.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Order delayed and took a while longer than expected, but appreciated the gesture of a few freebies as an apology. It was a nice touch and didn't mind the wait. Thanks for the thought and keep up the good work!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and always ready to assist; a great bunch of guys and a great place to shop.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I was kept informed and up to date on my orders and their progress. Although delays occurred which were not caused by The Essential Fly they went far beyond what I would have expected and did everything within their abilities to rectify the problems. I will not hesitate to use them as a supplier for any of my future needs as regards fly tying and gear.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I cannot believe how quickly order arrived. Flies great as well!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Fast efficient service, and always on the end of the phone to help if you need it.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very nice quality flies, always cosistently good as is the service,I have dealt with Essential Fly for a few years and they remain very good producers of a brilliant product.Chas Duffin Boston Lincs”

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Posted 8 years ago

“great service and great flies.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“THE STAFF ARE VERY HELPFUL, ALSO THEY KNOW THERE STUFF”

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Posted 8 years ago

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