The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,304 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,304 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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“Flies look fine and delivery was quick”

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Posted 10 years ago

“well tied flies that really work. I am primarily a river fisherman so it is good to see a variety of traditional patterns.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I ordered quite a few salmon flies - they were ordered and delivered within 24 hours excellent service”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This is the first time I have used the Essential Fly and the service is to be held very very high I spoke to a very helpful and friendly lady who. Couldn't do enough to help I am a very very happy customer who will defiantly be using them again it just a shame it only goes to 5 star as a company like this deserves the full 5 and more thanks very much Gary B”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent service, as usual, all well packaged prompt delivery.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent service. Fast delivery. Will shop again.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Been trying to open my own online fly shop but been having truble with supplers until I found essental flies have had great service from the start and when I got my flies (less than 24 hours after ordering wow) they looked great and will definitely be back for more. Davie Granitecityfishing.com”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Very good selection of flies and tackle have recommend to friends and family, I am very happy with the service I receive post is fast and boxed up well, thumbs up.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Flies of excellent quality and affordable with a speedy delivery.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Service exceptional product first class”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Prompt confirmation of order and delivery. Keep up the good work.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Great flies, good prices, good delivery.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent, efficient and friendly service. Orders are despatched promptly and well packed. Recent orders of Flashback Buzzers and Tungsten Head Buzzers produced 11 Rainbows up to 4lbs. ( two sessions ) Thank you. David Barrett.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“With the array of flies and gear on offer at The Essential Fly, I love shopping here. But I must make a comment about the super customer service that these guys offer. Truly amazing to get a speedy and courteous response to any query regardless whether thats on email or over the phone. The team at The Essential Fly are really knowledgable and probably the most helpful people I have connected with in the world of fly fishing retailers. I am more than happy to recommend The Essential Fly to my fishing buddies.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“First class service and value for money. Thank you.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Really good choice of flies for most applications. Despatch is usually within 24 hours and the quality of the flies you receive is first class. Some of the patterns by resident fly tyer Sandy Dickson add a twist to well known patterns, and in my experience these usually outperform the original. Good selection of fly tying materials too - but not all are in stock so that may delay despatch of your order. Overall a really good company to deal with and my first point of call for flies”

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Posted 10 years ago

“My recent order was dispatched promptly and has been received. I found checking out a problem and a much simpler system would be to everyone's advantage. Roger Bennett”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Family run business based on a in depth knowledge of personal fly fishing. Used them many times before and always to the highest standards. Easy ordering and fast despatch to get you out with the correct flies and enjoy tight lines.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent customer Service - Quality e-guides”

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Posted 10 years ago

Thanks Christopher

Posted 10 years ago

“Great service, quality flies and regular updates regarding the order. Wish I was as good at fishing as Essential Fly is at satisfying the customer !”

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Posted 10 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,304 reviews