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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“The service is fast and efficient and the products, first class.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I would like a email saying that you have received my order.”

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Posted 7 years ago

Hello and thank you for your recent order and your message here. Each order that is placed with us, gets an automatic email confirmation. Then another email is sent upon dispatch. I wonder if our emails are in your spam folder and perhaps you need to add us to your authorised list? Thank you again and kind regards TEF

Posted 7 years ago

“Very good tied flies. Quick delivery. The last order, I ordered Hares Ear Diawl Bach. They delivered some completely different flies. Contacted the company about the issue, and they sent me some new flies. Unfortunately they were also wrong (Brown Polish Woven Nymphs :-) ) Shit happens. Overall I´m very satisfied with the quality of their flies and their service. Be back soon for another purchase.”

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Posted 7 years ago

Hi and thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you have received the wrong flies, but appreciate your understanding. According to our records you were sent Hares Ear Diawl Bach so we will look into this of course. If there is anything we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch at any time. Tight lines

Posted 7 years ago

“The service was excellent - the postage sensible by British Mail for such an item. Other firms wanted postage at several times the price of the product, which is lunatic. I was under the impression from the website that the tapered casts were plain but they arrived with droppers, which is why I gave four stars and not five. Thanks anyway - no loss at the price charged.”

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Posted 7 years ago

Hello and thank you for your very kind message. Sincere apologies if you have received droppered leaders instead of the regular tapered leaders. We presume this was unfortunately a mistake in the picking and packing of your order for which we apologise. We can arrange to exchange these for you if you wish - happy to do so - we want to make sure you are completely happy! If we can help at all please do let us know. With all good wishes Your friends at The Essential Fly

Posted 7 years ago

“Just recently started buying for essential fly. To date I have been very pleased with the service and the qualities of the flies appears very good. Would recommend you give them a try as prices are very competitive”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Clearly and honestly described flies dispatched earlier than anticipated”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The item was faulty and has been returned for replacement.I look forward to receiving the new one in due corse.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good quality skin. Thank you.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Goods and service were as expected but I thought the postage could have been cheaper hence 4stars”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Nicely tied flies and very quickly despatched and delivered.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick delivery, comprehensive products.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very good service THANK YOU But i have to work all day i can't be home for deliveres ? Is there another way”

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Posted 7 years ago

Hi and thank you for your kind feedback. Yes there is another way to accept your delivery! When ordering, at the check out stage, there is an option to deliver to an alternative address - perhaps your work address or family member. (Look out for the click box underneath your account address) A lot of customers take advantage of this option and we hope it works for you. Let us know if you need any help at all. Kind regards Ann

Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent choice,quality flies and excellent service. What more do you want ?”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Nicely tied dry flies. Quite difficult to get into package without destroying it.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“It arrived as stated”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Just what I needed but paid for signed TNT parcel but got a padded envelop sent 1st class Royal Mail. Need to sort out your postage.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great web site just the place for a frustrated fisherman.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Prompt delivery. Actually sent the wrong Stroft type but, as it turns out, one of the Stroft reviews I read said that the one I got is the correct version for the type of fishing I do, so know what to order in future!!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good communication and quality.”

The Essential Fly 4 star review on 19th May 2017

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Posted 7 years ago

“Prompt delivery and already caught some Trout on the flies.”

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Posted 7 years ago

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