The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,310 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,310 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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“Excellent product at a good price, well packaged and not overcharging for postage. Will use again and again”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Website and email confirmation were efficient but I have yet to receive my order due to Xmas post. Looking forward to receiving the flies. Member of staff contacted me to say the flies were dispatched within 2 working hours of my placing the order and should order not be received within 10 days, they will resend with no additional cost. Excellent customer service. Thanks”

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Posted 10 years ago

“In such a competitive business as retailing flytying materials, a decision has to be made with regard to how wide a range to offer and, perhaps more importantly, the quality of the materials offered. I believe that the Essential Fly has struck just the right balance. It would be the icing on the cake if customers were able to suggest products at present unavailable that mate stocked in future should the demand be sufficient. David E.A Jones.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Fantastic service and products as always ..... that's why I keep revisiting via my computer on the other side of the world! Thanks, Phil”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The goods were as described and were delivered within the time limit.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I use The Essential Fly regularly and have always have fast and efficient service from them and would recommend their web site to all.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent customer service and quality of products”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Fast and correct delivery as usual, always a pleasure.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Thank you for handling my order so quickly. I was amazed.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent service and to top it off a free gift. Thanks”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Flies arrived promptly and on time”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Prompt delivery, quality product, reasonable pricing. What more need I say?”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Great service, good stuff, good prices.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Delivery was excellent, products are well made, obviosly not tried them yet as due to weather”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Professional and rapid service of quality flies.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“My small purchase arrived quickly, well-packed and exactly as ordered. Couldn't ask for more. JM”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent quality of goods, service and customer care. Cannot be faulted.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“EXCELLENT SERVICE , WELL TIED FLIES WHICH HAVE PROVED TO BE VERY EFFECTIVE WHEN I USED THEM ON A LOCAL FISHERY.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Honest and customer focused, cannot not fault the quality of service”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Prompt delivery of order. Flies well tied.”

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Posted 10 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,310 reviews