The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,258 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,258 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 90%
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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“I am new to the sport of fly fishing, and have only a small collection of flies. Many of these have been ordered from The Essential Fly, and I have yet to order from another company who can compete on either price or quality, let alone both together! The hatch charts and rigging suggestions on their emails are also gratefully received. Thanks, M”

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Posted 9 years ago

“flies are very good - caught 2 browns and 2 rainbows on a yellow/orange blob in muddy conditions and the fly still looks in great shape.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Brilliant service with a great choice of flies at the right price.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“For me the Essential Fly is the go-to place for all my fly tying needs. I don't need to search other fishing sites, I just automatically go there. Ten out of ten from me.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The fly tying products that I ordered were well packaged, they arrived quickly and the cost of postage and packing was very good. Most importantly all the products, threads, chenille and predator fibre were of excellent quality.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Just a little disappointed that one of my items was replaced by a bigger size - one that I would never use.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have always for service to be prompt and good. As for quality, flies have been of great quality.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Flies promptly delivered as usual. When I am mobile again after recent hip replacements, I will see what the trout think about them!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Overall the service you provided was good, being prompt, but a minor irritation is that the sizing of the flies was not a I requested as you were out of stock of one element of the order.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good delivery and good looking flies.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Just like to say that I got my reel and line from santa even though the line I ordered was discontinued but thanks to you guys pulling out all stops it came 2 days before Xmas Delighted with the prompt response and action taken to resolve the issue. Would not hesitate to recommend the essential fly to all my angling friends . Keep up the good work cheers John”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good product range, easy payment via PayPal and it arrived the next day. No complaints at all. An excellent purchasing experience.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“YOUR FLIES ARE ALWAYS TIED TO A HIGH STANDARD, DELIVERY IS EXCELLENT,I KNOW I CAN ALWAYS RELY ON YOU IF I NEED ADVICE.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“quality products at a reasonable price and shipping was quick”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent friendly and knowledgeable assistance from a great bunch of people; innovative products and fair prices. 'I will be back' as the big guy said.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“great items post a bit slower due to Christmas post”

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Posted 9 years ago

“keep up the good work. you people bring to life, what fly fishing, and fly tying are all about.plus,great service and fast delievery.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Wow, thank you so much for your very kind message. That has really made our day. We genuinely really do try our best and to get such feedback means a great deal. Thank you

Posted 9 years ago

“excellent service and well made products than you”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The service I have come to expect from EF but a pity you couldn't fulfil my complete order however on discussing this with you and the suggested replacement I feel my amended rating is justified.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Hello Mr Whiter, I hope you received my phone message to you today. We would like to discuss your review with you and in particular the thin skin product you wanted. We do have some other colours now available and would like to offer these to you. I hope we can connect soon. Best wishes Ann

Posted 9 years ago

Thank you very much for your time today discussing alternatives and for your amended rating. We appreciate this very much indeed.

Posted 9 years ago

“Always a straight forward transaction, quite painless and with a good product.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,258 reviews