The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,218 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,218 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

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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“Flies were amazing quality and the service second to none Thank you for a great service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quality flies prompt delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I have absolutely had no problems with anything or materials or goods I have had from you at all very good service thank you.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Superb service and quality products.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Fast and efficient service and quality goods”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Spoke to a very nice lady on the phone & placed an order for various items. My order arrived the next day with no problems. Excellent service i will use again soon”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Painless transaction. Materials were as advertised. Staff was very helpful when asked a question. Shipment to the US from UK quicker than from west coast of US to east coast of US at a reasonable rate.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“very helpful and courteous would use again”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Lovely looking flies, well made and delivered in a prompt manner, Thank you”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good treatment , small problems Sarah fix it , super”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very fast and efficient service delivering a quality product.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Just used the pink fluro buzzers so far and caught on dropper. Delivery speedy and all buzzers appear well made.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quick prompt service good quality merchandise.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Essential Fly supplied exactly what I needed very promptly.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good flies, good service, good selection. As I always buy barbless flies the selection is important, and covers most of the flies that I normally use.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“When one item was back ordered I got a refund and also a compensation for waiting on delivery. Good customer service. However ,when sending flies I wish they would be delivered in a small box and not a plastic bag. All flies were completely flat upon delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The detail of the fly's"”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I found the staff to be very helpful and informative. The Essential Fly had most of what I wanted so they got the order.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“First class service, quick reply with goods.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Fantastic service, really helpful and top quality products . Definitely use again 👍👍👍”

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Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,218 reviews