The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,217 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,217 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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“All the gear I ordered was delivered quickly and is now doing sterling service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Top quality flies at excellent prices. Really good value and quick delivery. Good choice of barbless patterns - ideal for c&r.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Have always found them helpful and knowledgeable when ever I have contacted them and items are sent out quickly so you can use them as soon as possible. Have use for many years and will continue to do so.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Everything delivered as ordered. Very prompt and efficient service. Will definitely use them again.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I have just received my pack of sandys assasins emergers and they look fantastic i have yet to try them but if they are anywhere near as good as sandys blank buster buzzers i will be more than happy.The essential fly is the place to go for all your flies and fly tying with great service and quality products fantastic you wont be disappointed take a look at this beauty i nailed on a buzzer a week ago early april tight lines.”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 6th April 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

“Quality goods, Quality service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Extremely knowledgeable helpful and customer friendly”

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Posted 6 years ago

“did not supply one of the items ordered and did not offer an alternative”

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Posted 6 years ago

Thank you very much for your recent order. We are sorry that one of the packs of hooks was not available. These hooks were part of a range of hooks we were special ordering for you as shown on the site ie they were not in stock items. Unfortunately the distributor of these Fulling Mill hooks were out of stock of them too so we were very limited in our options for you for this pack. We do carry large stocks of tying materials and hooks but for certain ranges/sizes we order them in especially for customers. We rely on our suppliers to get the goods to us in a timely manner but unfortunately on this occasion one of the sets were not available. If there is anything we can help you with please do let us know. With very best wishes Team Essential Fly

Posted 6 years ago

“Regrettably most of what I wanted (grey mayflies to match our hatch) were out of stock (why??) and I had to make do with variations. Then having placed my order I was subsequently advised that you could only supple 1 Empheria bundle. Yes I was refunded but your flies are not cheap and having spent £40+ I have not really got what I wanted.”

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Posted 6 years ago

Hello and thank you for your recent order. We are very sorry that one of the Mayfly Collections was not available for you. With the start of the season, even though we manufactured great volumes of flies in preparation, we have received much higher than anticipated order volumes and our mayflies have been extremely popular. We are of course doing all we can to bring the stocks back up but as we manufacture our flies in thousands at a time, this can take a little time. We are pleased to see that all your remaining flies were shipped to you and hope that these are to your satisfaction. If we can help you with anything at any time please do not hesitate to get in touch. With best wishes Team Essential Fly

Posted 6 years ago

“I was a little surprised to have to wait a week for a packet of replacement hooks but the apology and gift (dubbing materials) made up for it. You showed understanding and empathy.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“All top notch quality materials and excellant service. Many items that are very hard to find in the USA.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Fantastic product,and first class service,pleasure to deal with.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Super. Many thanks for the gift.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very good service and good quality flies and tackle. Prompt and efficient.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I recently bought some flies from Essential Fly. They were delivered almost by return of post although only basic delivery was selected. The flies were all well tied with good materials on good hooks. I used them to good effect at Clatworthy reservoir (Somerset) this weekend. Well done and thanks to Essential Fly.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“To Essential Fly. I am writing to acknowledge receipt of my order of traditional trout wet flies. The flies are very well tied and colour perfect.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The quality of flies do not disappoint and the service is speedy.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Good well made flies, with a good selection of flies on barbless hooks.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent products at very good prices. The Essential Fly combine those with first class service and good advice to create a brilliant shop. Well worth travelling to visit.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The quality of the flies and products are amazing are very well priced and I would highly recommend”

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Posted 6 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,217 reviews