The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,192 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,192 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 90%
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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“Items arrived as ordered, very well packaged.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“just as ordered, thank you.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service but let down by ragged goose stiffs from Veniard.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good website. Very prompt delivery!!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I was not too pleased with the quality of the feathers in my order, but fair play I was contacted by essential fly and the matter was sorted at once.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have unsubscribed from your mailing list not through any dissatisfaction with your service but because I am only likely to buy from you very occasionally and I don't need constantly reminding that youe xist.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Just bought some few fine flies, the delivery though took a week. Therefore only 4 out of 5 stars”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Material was as ordered. No complaint. Shipment a bit slow (possibly due to the carrier). Will purchase again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Shipment to Norway as ordered. Very Nice :)”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Haven't used the flies yet so don't know how effective they'll be.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Haven't received my item as of yet but understandable coming from across pond. I was at first concerned with the amount of personal information to open an account but received message from Sl Kitchner that calmed my concern. I await my item and that is why only Good rating and shouldn't be seen as reflection of company.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Prompt service as usual, nice quality flies delivered well packaged to avoid damage in transit. Yet to try them but they look fishey!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“the flies I purchased are brilliant thank you”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Polite and efficient service impressively willing to price match . The goods very well packed and expressly delivered without extra charge . I would defiantly use this company again”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Well packaged flies look very good going to use them on the 15/10/15 to see how they do”

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Posted 9 years ago

“After some initial confusion, correct and complete order promptly delivered. Excellent, courteous communication”

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Posted 9 years ago

“A fast & efficient service. Will definitely use again soon. Flies purchased appear well made. Will find out for sure over next few days.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fast service.well packed. Postal rate a bit expensive for such small items despatched.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great service and quick turnaround.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“reliable service and good quality products”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,192 reviews