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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“ease of ordering and very prompt delivery of good quality product”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick, simple ordering. Arrived very quickly. Will be using them again.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent customer service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Prompt delivery. Flies well made and good value”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I have been looking for size 10-12 and smaller loop.... up eye salmon hooks for a while now.....most of the suppliers I have contact with do not have these sizes on the salmon hook...at least not to my knowledge ....anymore.....not a big ticket item??????? suppose so....so today I went to the post here in Sitka Ak...i believe it august 5th and to my surprise my small salmon hooks were here....now that's fast....at least for here.....!!!!!! the hooks themselves are beautifully made...well packaged....and will serve my purposes....a couple of dayz ago...one of the shops I tie for......wanted ~ 7 doz each of a sockeye fly I tie...the tie specifically uses a salmon fly hook.....the hook style allows for small weighted dumbbell eyes..just south if the eye loop on the hook shank.... this creates a fairly heavy small fly that does not hinge and due to its balance...can be cast a very long way with a very light rod.....and get down to these picky feeshes....fairly fast......sockeye...at least here.... like the small krill crustaceous type flies....these hooks are perfect for this.... so thanks for being a source of this hook...got any # 14 salmon hooks...same maker ????? ritch Phillips....Sitka Ak.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“always good quick service and a good range of products”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Easy to use site. Good price. Very prompt service. Excellent product. Great after sales service. Would definitely recommend.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good selection of flies, well tied, easy to use website and speedy delivery, what's not to like?”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent......The Nano Silk arrived the next day Thank You”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Everything arrived quickly and as ordered!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent service, great advice, good products range at a fair price”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very efficient and helpful. Flies good quality and arrive quickly and well packaged, likewise fly tying products.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Fast delivery. Great service.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Everything price tying & service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“as always, great service, great products and great prices. have used for many years and will continue to do so. highly recommended.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“As a total novice I have received exceptional service and help--when ordering incorrect items no problem in swapping for what was really needed--old fashioned customer service at the best--will be my first call in the future-- Guy”

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Posted 7 years ago

Thank you Guy for your very kind feedback. It is our absolute pleasure to be able to help you on your fly fishing journey!

Posted 7 years ago

“Goods and service were as expected but I thought the postage could have been cheaper hence 4stars”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent quality and prompt delivery.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Nicely tied flies and very quickly despatched and delivered.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The product was excellent with a fast delivery service.”

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Posted 7 years ago

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