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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“I was very happy with the quality of the trout wet flies I received from The Essential Fly and also the very swift delivery of the package.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I have ordered flies from Essential Fly for several years and have always found them of the highest quality. My only caveat has been on the last two occasions when ordering a number of flies, the entire order has been delayed by weeks not days due to the unavailability of one selection - resulting in their arrival after the the date required. As a constructive point I would cheerfully pay to receive the bulk of the order earlier with the the remainder to follow.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Brilliant service and great price thank you will use again”

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Posted 5 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

“All good service.”

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Posted 7 months ago

“I've been a customer for years and always found flies to be high quality and experienced excellent service. This time they went above and beyond. I called to check delivery times, my order was processed right away, and I received it next day. It was a gift for a friend so I was really pleased to receive it in time for our fishing trip. Thank you The Essential Fly, really impressive customer service!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great choice, competitive prices prompt delivery.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Quick delivery, and very pleased with the quality of flies which always catch trout.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service and products”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Punctual delivery, on a difficult item, to obtain. Pleased with the item.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Muddler flies purchased at a fantastic price and beautifully tied! Top work and will definitely be back!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Very helpful and very efficient...charming people”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Delivered on time, well packaged.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Great fast service with top draw products, only down side is you have to pay for postage where other companies provide it free.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service. Thank you”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Brilliant flys arrived on time thank you.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I ordered a fly line, in the sale, and given a refund as product was "unavailable" . Only to find that the line was advertised, and available, on their site, on the same day as refund, at a higher price. Poor practice to say the least. Not the first time sale items have not been available.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Notified yesterday arrived today fantastic service as is the norm”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very helpful, friendly, and professional advice, really quick Dali very. Cheers 😃”

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Posted 5 years ago

“great service,nice reel but no reel bag and no instructions on how to change from l hand to r hand,but i was able to work it out,will be fishing today to try out the reel.”

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Posted 5 years ago

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