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

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“First class products and prices. Fantastic service every time. My go to place for all my fly fishing needs. No other retailer comes close.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I've bought tying materials from Essentalfly a number of times. I've always been dealt with courteously and when I've asked for advise, it has been given willingly. This iss a company that will always get my wholehearted support and I wish them every success for the future.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great service kept informed about orders good tips on there site”

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Posted 6 years ago

“As always my order was filled timeously and correctly. Thank you”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Speedy, efficient what more needs to be said?”

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Posted 6 years ago

“All products are best quality”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Always great service, first class materials and fast secure delivery.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great service! Keeps me coming back.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“good products with good service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very fast delivery but more importantly flys were excellent quality”

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Posted 6 years ago

“They go the exter mile to meet your request, this was highlighted by obtaining some special hooks for me, the staff were most helpful at all times. Regards, Gordon Birch.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“always good products and sent in a few days”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Some of the flies I ordered were not readly available leading to a delay ...however , I was kept informed of progress ....good customer handling !”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Flies are well tied, they arrive fast and when they say so and they catch fish”

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Posted 6 years ago

“It would be helpful if you would pack fly orders in separate labeled packs”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Bought a vice - service excellent. Also ordered hooks but due to a mix up from their supplier Veniard, I was not delivered what I ordered. Quick phone call sorted it out - no problem in fact more than generous. Great friendly conversations - thank you.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Easy to use web site, fast delivery of well made flies. The flies were enclosed in small cardboard boxes to protect the hackles, which was a thoughtful touch.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“A very helpful staff, will give advice and support when needed so you can find what you need, then package arrived very fast, and well packed. Thank you.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Order received promptly and as always excellent quality”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Found exactly what I wanted, price and delivery competitive. Thank you.”

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Posted 6 years ago

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