The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,308 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,308 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'm a new customer, but I'm already impressed with the speed and efficiency of TEF. I placed two orders and they were despatched on the day and arrived a.m. the following day. The items were exactly as described. Super service! I will certainly buy again and would recommend TEF to others. And they have a great range of products too.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Easy and accurate filling of my order and kept informed from order to delivery.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Quality flies, delighted with purchase”

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Posted 1 year ago

“As always excellent service some of my items were out of stock but I was refunded straight away for them and the rest of my order arived the next day”

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Posted 1 year ago

“excellent service and prompt delivery”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Ahrex Hooks are quality if a bit pricey, they are extremely hard to beat.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Not used any of the materials yet but they all look of good quality. Only slight downside was the wait for some of the Ahrex hooks to come into stock”

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Posted 1 year ago

“A bit slow on the delivery”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Excellent service , kept up to date with the order process, great product range , would definitely order again”

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Posted 1 year ago

“A great selection, great price, great service and all delivered promptly”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Speedy service (including ordering out of stock items) good communication and excellent product (tugsten beads). I shall use again.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great products and service as usual”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Good quality and range of products delivered promptly”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Found flies of high quality and fast service will definitely use the site again 😀”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Although the product I ordered was not what I expected, Essential Fly sent me a return form that was completed. Royal mail collected the goods and returned free of charge and Essential refunded my money immediately”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Friendly service and advice. The team are always happy to help and assist with material choices. Quality products and an easy to use website.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Essential fly Excellent selection of materials, hooks, threads etc. I recently purchased size 16 Kamasan Hooks for nymph patterns. B200. Thoroughly impressed”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great quality Great service”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I have used the shrimp flies here in the south west for a variety of marine species,including flounder,bass,mullet and the odd gilt head bream! Incredible imitations of top quality. The maggot flies I,be used for carp,rudd and perch so far. I have fished for 60+ years and can honestly say that these flies the best I,ve used,many thanks, Pete”

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Posted 1 year ago

“This is the ultimate in fly tying Brilliant workmanship and quality Flies , I am very happy with them and hope to use them very soon.”

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Posted 1 year ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,308 reviews