The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,326 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,326 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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“Purchased 3 colours of egg fly and all were well tied and good colours.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quick order turnaround. Perhaps better indication on the web site of items not available. I have ordered a number of times only to find some items unavailable. When you reorder you effectively pay double postage. Not meant as a negative criticism., hopefully you will be able to close that small loophole”

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Posted 8 years ago

“What’s to be said, superb service as always. Thanks best wishes for new year.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Essential fly are the best on line supplier of fly tying equipment - the most trusted web site I use. Many thanks for your understanding and co-operation with my last order and the changes made.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Hi, I could find all the flytying hooks and materials I was looking for.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very good service had my flies within 3 days from order”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The Essential Fly has such a wide range of quality choices and very nice prices!! It’s the go-to place for fishermen. It’s so good that I’ll tell my friends about it.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good quality products and service.. Have dealt with this company before and will no doubt continue to do so in the future. No hesitation in recommending them.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great flies and really prompt delivery Arrived in time for Christmas!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Instant reaction after my mail,and of course absolutely great Metz cape. Thank you”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Well tied flies, delivered very promptly. Excellent service. Thanks.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great company reliable highly professional. Custumer services are excellent. Buying so I can purchase semperfli material.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great prices, quality products,fast postage and easy ordering. Thanks Essential Fly”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent prompt delivery and attention to detail. Reliable effective service.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Works of Art The flies arrived quickly and are magnificent - I cannot wait to give them as a Christmas present and have great expectations of salmon to come.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quick delivery Realistic delivery charge”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great selection of quality fly tying products with good fast delivery.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very good service, delivery was very good.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service, hadn't got what I wanted, but put together a package Which. Went the extra mile for me. My son in law Who the present was for is very pleased”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I have been satisfied customer for years now. Your selection and service are wonderful. Thank you.”

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Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,326 reviews