The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,217 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,217 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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“Would highly recommend the excellent friendly service always made welcome when i call round in person,very helpful when you need advice if they don't have what you want in stock, they will get it for you. Have used Essential fly for many years never had any problems. Richard”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Good range of flies and kit. Orders arrive promptly and well packed.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent service will be in touch”

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Posted 6 years ago

“First class service and excellent products.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I WOULD LOVE TO SAY HOW GOOD THE FLIES WERE BUT I STILL HAVE NOT RECIEVED MY ORDER”

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Posted 6 years ago

We are sorry to hear that your order has not yet arrived. It left us very promptly from when you placed your order. It was sent first class airmail. I notice that you live on the other side of the world to us so imagine it must still be in transit but we do hope it will be with you very soon and that the flies will be very lucky for you. Please do keep in touch and let us know once they arrive? With very best wishes The Essential Fly Team

Posted 6 years ago

“Had been looking for thread/floss organiser for ages. This item is so good & well priced i ordered two more. Speed of delivery was amazing as i live in Ireland ! 100% satisfied. Would recommend & buy again. Many thanks.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Original order did not arrive on time due to address error (my fault) Contacted Andy ,order reissued to my fishing location, arrived as planned, tied one on & caught a 11lb salmon!!!!! SIMPLES!!”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 26th October 2018

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great company and quick service, even internationally.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very warm welcome, nice staffs, and even speak French in an English Fly tying shop. Lots of materials, everything needed. Good prices and professional staff who knows what they talking about.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Most helpful and friendly, excellent product range.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great Flies - Great service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“have used this company many times and had good quick service and a good range of products”

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Posted 6 years ago

“A good friendly and professional service will recommend to other anglers”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great service, good quality and fast delivery. What more could you want?”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I buy most of my trout flies and related accessories from EF as these are good value and excellent products. I recently ordered a fly box which, on receipt, was not what I wanted and EF refunded my money upon its return promptly. I like the regular news items and hatch charts. All in all a good supplier.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Have used The Essential Fly as and when needed. Cannot fault their service and/or product range. Enjoy their marketing emails too. Sometimes feel the website could be a bit more user friendly.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent products with outstanding service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Everything arrived exactly as described & caught a nice trout on the third cast with one of the daddies! If I was being really picky the delivery was a bit slow.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The flys are very good and the mailing excellent. Catching I don't talk about. Regards Quin Kennedy”

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Posted 6 years ago

“It was a quick speedy service,all goods arrived when i needed them most,I will use this company again in the future for sure.”

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Posted 6 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,217 reviews