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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,221 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly
4.8
Based on 2,221 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
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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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Good prompt service
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Posted 5 years ago
The flys I ordered were spot on and I tried to find elsewear first delivery was very quick and the website is really useful and easy to navigate around will be ordering again thank you the essential fly again
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Posted 5 years ago
I've used Essential Fly for quite a few years, I have found their flies to be consistently good and true to their advertised patterns. Combining fly quality with their excellent deliver service, I am always happy to use them. My recent order was no exception. I would however prefer to see more barbless flies in their catalogue.
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Posted 5 years ago
Robust and good looking flies, even in the smallest sizes, at excellent prices. Well packaged and delivered speedily.
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Posted 5 years ago
Very friendly staff made us most welcome. Combined the visit to the shop with a visit to the abbey which rounded off an enjoyable day. I received an order through the online service very efficiently and promptly. Thank you
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Posted 5 years ago
friendly service and helpful advice, I will be using essential fly again and recommend it to others
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Posted 5 years ago
Great guy's to deal with will use again can not fault the service
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Posted 5 years ago
Quality flies, competitive prices and excellent service. What else do you need ?
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Posted 5 years ago
Everything is excellent from you, many thanks.
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Posted 5 years ago
Everything was great, as usual.
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Posted 5 years ago
very quick delivery of order and received exactly what i ordered .very pleased.
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Posted 5 years ago
Thank you very much for supplying me with flies which arrive promptly and in good condition. At the moment I am building up my stock of flies for the coming season, but last summer with my first order from Essential Fly, I went out and immediately caught three trout with them, so I was very pleased!
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Posted 5 years ago
A speedy service with excellent products.its my go to place for my fly fishing needs.
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Posted 5 years ago
Fast and efficient service, excellent quality at a reasonable price.
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Posted 5 years ago
Very good service I ordered coming up to Xmas so they sent e mail just confirming order also telling me that with the postage is always tricky at that time of year my order would be done as soon as possible
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Posted 5 years ago
Excellent service, prompt delivery and a wide range of quality products
The Essential Fly 5 star review on 15th January 2020
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Posted 5 years ago
Call me the last of the big spenders if you like but my order was for 6 Griffiths gnats (#18). They arrived within a couple of days, I went to my favourite still water today (11th January) and caught a tiger trout and a rainbow off the surface. Boom!!
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Posted 5 years ago
I have dealt with this company for a year now and found them to be helpful and efficient
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Posted 5 years ago
Excellent service as always, no hesitation in recommending to fellow anglers, keep up the good work. From Barry Coman.
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Posted 5 years ago
Great shop for the fly fisher, went in for one thing came out with loads and even a brew. Great customer service and a massive variety of fly tying materials.
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Posted 5 years ago
The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,221 reviews