The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,206 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,206 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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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Ordering was very easy, dispatched promptly and arrived less than 72 hrs after order. I in the main order Caledonian flies and they were the usual high standard. Very happy with the whole process.”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Very pleased with both products and service.”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Superb quality flies, well packaged and fast delivery.”

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Posted 8 months ago

“A really good choice of fly tying materials.”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Good quality product with fast shipping. Only wish the glasses came with a hard case to better protect them in my fishing pack”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Lovely flies now to ca tch something thanku”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Fantastic service and communication it second to none, lovely staff so helpful and curious very polite, will now only use themfor my fly”

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Posted 8 months ago

“High quality Veniard Floss, Osprey Hooks and wide range of Fly Fishing products, with great delivery service.”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Super fast delivery and the best of materials, large stockist of semperfli so it’s a no brainer 🎣🎣”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Ordered on the Monday arrived on Tuesday top quality flies very happy customer”

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Posted 8 months ago

“Julie who I speak to when placing telephone orders is always very helpful and will often suggest different and more suitable answers to my queries and consult with other colleagues and suppliers to answer my questions and then take the time and trouble to call me back, truly exceptional in this day and age!”

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Posted 8 months ago

“The Essential Fly are my go to company for supplying quality flies. Any issues are quickly sorted out to good satisfaction. I am very happy with the quick postage too and customer service. I will be continuing to use them .”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Website easy to use, good variety of gear and prompt delivery. Had small problem with website wanting to charge me postage for an order over £50 but a phone call sorted that out straight away. Would definitely recommend.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Good flies Good service”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Excellent quality flies with quick delivery.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Excellent service and excellent staff. Would recommend this company to all my angling friends. Tight lines Reg.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Well made flies.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Excellent range and good communication. Only draw back is how long it takes to receive orders”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Anything i purchase from Essential fly is quality”

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Posted 10 months ago

“I haven't used my airflo sinking leader yet but it arrived very quickly.”

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Posted 10 months ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,206 reviews