The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,303 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,303 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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“excellent service, i have used essential fly on numerous occasions, good company to deal with”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I ordered 22 flies online but only 21 came a simple mistake so made a call and all was put right Very helpful and very polite and understanding too I would recommend them to everyone I chat too whilst fishing Great service and fast delivery.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent product sent from a excellent team. Well done. I will certainly be purchasing more of my fly tying gear from you in the future.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Exceptional quick efficient service and very pleased with items.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Quality products from a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team supplied with free advice.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“fast,efficient service,good value quality products”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Brilliant as always. Fast,friendly reliable service comes as standard. Companies could learn alot from these guys and girl. Thanks”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Nice flies, quick delivery and value for money”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Top quality materials, perfect packing, reasonable shipment timing and competitive pricing. Well done and keep going ahead. Armando Quazzo - Italy”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have recently made three purchases from the Essential Fly and the service and products have been first class. I also asked a question via email and got an answer immediately.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The flies were perfect and delivered next day, only thing they came in one package and paid two charges, probably my fault as they were two orders.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Ordered flies on Thursday, delivered to Ireland on Monday, quality is 2nd to none, thank you”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Efficient, friendly & a pleasure to deal with - if only other companies understood the meaning of 'customer service' as well as The Essential Fly!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Just recived my monomaster waste fishing line holder this morning and i am delighted with it. Thank you Essential fly.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I cannot fault the service that is provided by this company .Contact with a professional by phone is a pleasure .”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service as usual.. Great quality flies and delivered next day. Superb. Jon Brighton”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Products as described, quick service. Five Star Service. Many thanks”

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Posted 9 years ago

“One of the best online tackle and fly tying outfits in the business please support this cmpany brilliant service and advice”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent quality, very speedy delivery. Couldn't be more helpful when contacted. Would recommend.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“As usual, good quick service with reasonably priced products.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,303 reviews