The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,343 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,343 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	96%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	100%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Email, Telephone

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 have never fished with such a stunning fly as the Inferno Bug well done to the designer and tyers”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Fast service.well packed. Postal rate a bit expensive for such small items despatched.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Placed an order on Tuesday evening 8th September my order arrived today Friday 11th that's what I call brilliant service.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“havent had time to try them out yet but ime sure they catch very well very fast delivery thanks”

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Posted 10 years ago

“EF carries one of the best ranges of fly tying products I am aware of. Many of the items I cannot find in the US are usually available at EF. Customer service is outstanding and EF keeps the customer informed when an item is unavailable or on backorder. EF has become one of three online fly shops I always go to when ordering fly tying materials. Now that Greys and Snowbee rods have become difficult to find in the US I will order any future rods through EF.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I had seen other customers comments and they were very positive so I placed a small order, it arrived very promptly, all items were correct and well packaged. I can't wait until the next fishing trip. I ordered a reel and line from another source and with just the one item to pack and ship they got it wrong ! Keep up the good work !”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Great products, excellent service and good prices highly recommended many thanks”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Great service and quick turnaround.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“reliable service and good quality products”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Extremly fast and efficient service with well tied flies, everything I have bought over the years has been first class.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Great flies, already used and caught some good fish. They arrived with the scissors in a strong package and were on time. Can't fault, I will be buying more.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“As always: well tied flies supported by excellent service.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“you always prompt and your products are very reasonable.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Very well made flies, fast shipping, perfect all the way.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“First time user. Will purchase goods from here again. Service was excellent and postage was very fast. 10 out of 10”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The Grayling appeared to like the flies!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I am a new customer promt service great communication and reasonable postage costs even to Northern Ireland will use the Essential Fly again”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Very quick turnaround and quality product”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Order arrived quickly, good customer focused service, was kept up to date throught the process by both email and telephone, will use again!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Items received in very good condition a slight difficulty in finding two items in the on line catalogue but the problem was resolved by a telephone communication a very good result”

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Posted 10 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,343 reviews