The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 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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“Quality tied flies, looking forward to tempting a few trout over the coming weeks with them. Delivery of the flies was fast and extremely well packaged. I will definitely be buying more from you. Thanks guys, keep up the good work.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent , well made flies, work well on washing line presentation”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent speedy service with quality tackle and flies. Thankyou”

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Posted 9 years ago

“As ever a fast, efficient service. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent flies very well made catching plenty trout can't complain.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fantastic service and can't be beaten for price too.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very quick delivery. And personal contact if out of stock on any item. Will continue to use.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very impressed with the easyness of you web site to browse and order flies also the time from my order being placed till the time i had my flies was no more than 2 days..will definitly use agian”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good selection and prompt delivery to Canada”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Top marks for service flies spot on”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very prompt with delivery of the flies that I ordered. The flies were excellently tied but the dressing on my Claret & Pennells were not quite what I had expected. I thought they would have been tied with black hackles (as used in a Black Pennell) which has been the case for the same flies purchased from other sources.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent information, quality flies and rapid delivery of materials. I hope the trout appreciate it as much as I do.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service which i have now come to expect from Essential Fly. I have been a customer of thiers for some years now and have always had a good service from them Chris Langton”

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Posted 9 years ago

“good service and flies look very well made will try out when weather gets better”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Site is easy to navigate, prices are good, quality is high. Great service with good communication. Thanks Jerry”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Superb quality,fast delivery,amazing service. Highly recommend. First class company.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service. Fast despatch and delivery. Would def be repeat customer.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Just perfect, fast delivery and first class goods. Very pleased.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I ordered the flies and they were delivered within two days. Some had eyes filled with varnish which I reported to them. Their response was immediate and helpful. Would I use Essential Fly again, most certainly.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Always a first class service. Had one order go astray in the post, which was immediately replaced.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews