The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,221 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,221 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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“items ordered came when they said they would, no delays.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“So happy with The Essential Fly website, the range of Fly Fishing tackle, Tying materials and the ordering process Thank you.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Hey, what can I say. Superb. Couldn’t fault in anyway. AB”

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Posted 1 year ago

“All materials i bought i am very happy with,keenly priced and good quality.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Quick and easy. Good service. Recommend to anyone.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Reasonably priced flies good quality well packaged and presented , dispatched in good time , all round very good experience”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Wide range of good quality products- swiftly delivered”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Always had a speedy delivery and good quality of flies on arrival”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I ordered a fly tying device to assist my partially sighted son to tie flies to his leader when he fishes. The device is of American manufacture and is of robust construction.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The Essential fly , have been very helpful with all my purchases, talked to staff regarding certain items , very knowlegable, will be using this Company again.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great stuff to work with , will buy again when needed.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The Essential Fly is the place for excellent flies and a 1st class service. The website was easy to use and also informative. I will be back am sure as the season progresses. Thank you very much.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Fast and efficient”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Coneheads I purchased were at a good price and were delivered really quickly would definitely recommend Essential Fly and have since purchased from them again . 👍”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The products, prices and service are excellent”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Trusted site for all my fly fishing and tying needs”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great flies Great service prices are great”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great to deal with, excellent service an product's, very competitive price range 5 star people to deal with.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Very happy with communications and product.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I have ordered online with The Essential Fly a number of times now and the service and process has been great. Would recommend!”

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Posted 1 year ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,221 reviews