The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 89%
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 put my order in and received it within 24 hours ,you can't get much better service than that ,now to try the Mohicans out ,thank you ,Willie”

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Posted 8 years ago

“very fast delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent friendly service & top quality products.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The flies are better and cheaper than those from Sportfish!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“A personal approach to customer service which was really appreciated!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“first class flies and quick delivery really well packed cant wait to see new range of flies.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service, quality flies: will be back.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“First class flies,prices and service as always.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Service was excellent. Love the fly boxes”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good range of well tied flies - fast, efficient delivery ! Great service - many thanks !! P.S. the articles are very useful.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Flies are like peas in a pod”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Goods well packaged and delivered promptly.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quick response”

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Posted 8 years ago

“good quality flies promptly delivered at a fair price”

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Posted 8 years ago

“a very fast and reliable service of quality flies”

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Posted 8 years ago

“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

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews