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

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“the product meets the expectations. In the past I have made similar purchases and I was satisfied”

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Posted 6 years ago

“very good quick service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very good service, easy website and fast delivery. Will certainly use again.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Visited the shop to buy some thread, very knowledgable staff helped me to choose the new Semperfli Waxed Thread in 6/0, 8/0 and 12/0 A really nice thread to tie with, accepts dubbing extremely well, exactly the right amount of wax makes the thread very managable. Not as strong as GSP but stronger than most conventional threads. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Prices were fair and the shipping was quicker than o had expected coming to the United States. Will definately purchase from them again.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very friendly and helpfull.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Brilliant service without hassle. Spoke on the phone as they rang me back. Excellent and sorted out my enquiries. Was then able to make my purchases knowing that I had ordered the correct items. Would definitely recommend.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent service and fly products. I tie river and saltwater flies and this company provides a great range of materials”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Top marks great products great prices great customer service... above and beyond highly recommend...thank you for all your help and will surely recommend you have ordered more and still the exceptional quality guys if you can do something about the weather here in NW Donegal then I can get out and try my Tight Lines...”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hi and thanks so much for your very kind feedback. With regards to the hatch chart, there is nothing for us to send out. It is available online to you as a registered customer. You just need to login to your account first and then you will see the link to the hatch chart under the Trout Flies link on the top menu bar. If you need any help in accessing this please do get in touch directly. Kind regards Team TEF

Posted 6 years ago

“Although I have not tried products out in the field, I have tied a few flies in them and I am about to try them out shortly”

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Posted 6 years ago

“fast efficient service would highly recommend”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Quick delivery and well tied flies”

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Posted 6 years ago

“A Very Good Company Great To Deal With, I Have Had A Small Issue With Website, But That Apart A Very Good Company”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you so very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you are happy with our services. We would like to check on the point you raise about the site please. We are not aware of any technical issues so if you would care to email customerservices@theessentialfly.com with the details of the small issue you had, we will be happy to look into this for you. Thanks again so much Team TEF

Posted 6 years ago

“I've been buying materials from Essential Fly for quite a number of years & will continue to do so for years to come. Their services has always been exemplary and, on the odd occasion that something isn't in stock, you are always kept advised or updated - there is nothing worse than waiting for something & not being aware of any issues associated with your order - rest assured with EF, if it does happen (not often I would add), you will be kept in the loop. 5 out of 5 GOLD Star :)”

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Posted 6 years ago

Wow and thank you so much for your very kind feedback. We sincerely appreciate this and for your custom. Your feedback will be shared with our team throughout the company. You have genuinely made our day. Thanks again Team TEF

Posted 6 years ago

“Great service, very helpful and always with a smile.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Quick delivery, good looking flies. Looking forward to using them”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Quick delivery, had exactly what I wanted, well packed inferno bugs – thank you.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent service and advice. Purchased selection of trout flies for my son who is just starting fly fishing.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent fast delivery at a great price.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“very good shop for fly tying”

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Posted 6 years ago

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