The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,221 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,221 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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“Good prices and choice of items available. This was my first order, but it won't be my last. Thanks!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“First class product first class service 100%+”

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Posted 5 years ago

“All items present and correct and within specified time scale”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I don’t usually write reviews but the essential fly deserves one. Their service is exemplary. Incredibly helpful and welcoming. They stock and sell first class products. Can’t rate highly enough.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“First class flies and service, The Essential Fly tick all the right boxes.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very good cooperation.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great service and very helpful staff, what more can you say?”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great products delivered very quickly and well packaged.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent quality flies, lines and loop connectors. Delivered when expected for a fishing trip. I can’t wait to cast them out.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“First class materials and a first class service. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I liked the fact that I was e mailed straight away that my order had been received with a full list of the materials and then was on its way to me and informed by the royal post of the approx time it was to be delivered, all carried out in a short space of time.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“parcel came when i was in Tenerife. Good stuff !.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Customer service is awesome!!!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Flies arrived in great condition and a fast delivery, a”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent good service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Item,s came well packaged and on time.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Received flies quickly and tied to a high standard The Essential Fly offer a really good service. Happy customer ✌️”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great Service and great product knowledge,easy to deal with,that’s why I go back”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 2nd February 2020

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excelente calidad a precios razonables con buenos plazos de envío y entrega de los productos”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Ordered fly tying starter pack and it arrived promptly in good condition”

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Posted 5 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,221 reviews