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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,147 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly
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4.8
Based on 2,147 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
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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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Neil Hart
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“Always well tied flies and quick efficient service. Thank you”
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Posted 4 years ago
Michael Gasson
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“Great products and thoughtful extras on website. Usually very fast dispatch. Only minor point is holding an entire order if one component is back listed or requires acquisition from a manufacturer. Would be nice to get the available stuff as normal or to be given that option even if it needed extra P&P charge.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Mike Lowe
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“First class Service and excellent product delivered rapidly very impressed”
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Posted 4 years ago
John Mc Cook
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“Very good delivery time product came as ordered could have ordered a different thread and the same colour which would have been a lot Finer”
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Posted 4 years ago
Andy Crankshaw
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“Always good products, very helpful and have a good customer service.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Heather Baxter
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“Always good quality materials and excellent customer service.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Michael Whitworth
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“Notified yesterday arrived today fantastic service as is the norm”
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Posted 4 years ago
David Edis
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“excellent service s always. No real delay to Ireland in spite of Covid 19”
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Posted 4 years ago
Michael Rich
Verified Buyer
“Excellent service fast delivery purchased some small size 18 flies which are difficult to find very good quality this is one of best mail order company's I've used”
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Posted 4 years ago
Graham Whiter
Verified Buyer
“Order took longer than normal to fulfil and one item not available but purchased from another supplier.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Anonymous
Verified Buyer
“Very helpful advice on getting the basics for a first time fly fisher. Andy put together a basket of gear after a phone consult. Very happy with the quality and price and customer service. Would definitely use again and recommend to others.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Chris Connolly
Verified Buyer
“Good quick service in the current situation flies were larger than anticipated but hook sizes do vary. Will give them another try in the future.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Charles Kerr
Verified Buyer
“Fast delivery caught my first rainbow trout on cdc emerger hope rest of my fly Collection catch me plenty more fish happy days Charlie”
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Posted 4 years ago
Larry Swire
Verified Buyer
“Very well tied flies and a speedy delivery service. Highly recommended.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Neale Moss
Verified Buyer
“I have always been impressed by The Essential Fly's service and speed of delivery. Sadly, not this time. Not once, but twice, my order of two 50m spools of 3.5lb 6X Fluorocarbon tippet material (not cheap) was confused. First with 6lb (instead of 6X), and then with 4.5lb BS. I have kept both (mistakes), rather than compounding the error. Attention to detail in this trade is key......”
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Posted 4 years ago
Anonymous
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“Excellent service for delivery and price. One of the items I ordered was the Mustad snap hooks and have the following comments. The hooks were easy to tie on however because of the fine tippet material it was easy for the hook to come off because of the gap at the ring. In addition I found it difficult to attach a fly or to remove it afterwards. There was a serious risk of getting a fly hook embedded in your fingers. It may get better with practice but at this moment in time I cannot recommend the snap hooks without a word of caution.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Allan Liddle
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“Excellent service and great products.”
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Posted 4 years ago
Tim Roe
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“Excellent in every way-loved the fact that all flies were sent individually identified!”
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Posted 4 years ago
Anonymous
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“Excellent products. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Website a little clunky”
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Posted 4 years ago
Martin Woods
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“Excellent service and fast delivery quality gear would highly recommend”
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Posted 4 years ago
The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,147 reviews
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