The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,257 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,257 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 90%
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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“Every time I have purchased from company has been very good,product and information very reliable.Great stuff !!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service , very quick delivery and wide choice .”

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Posted 9 years ago

“You could not wish for a more helpful team of people.many thanks”

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Posted 9 years ago

“thankyou very much your trout files are second to nun”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Hat alles sehr gute funktionier. Preis Leistung perfekt.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fast delivery and superb quality. Will definitely use again and recommend to friends.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Well, what can I say? Discount plus reasonable postage for what are good and reliable leaders. I fish a lot of spate waters up in the Pyrenees and often fish a team of sparsely dressed north country spiders and the leader with two attached droppers a the perfect answer.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have been purchasing my fly fishing tackle from The Essential Fly for a few years now. They are a great company with a huge selection of products, prompt shipping and excellent customer service. I highly recommend using them.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good prompt service very good products”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Easy website, good clear info and fast service, would recommend”

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Posted 9 years ago

“punctual delivery and well made flies. A repeat customer”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent. Rapid delivery. Definately be buying from these guys again. Thank you.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fantastic service can not fault in any way”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very fast service, good quality flies, great value for money. Has to be the best.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service. I will use again and again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent customer relations,value for money products,no need to go elsewhere.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service and very fast response..”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The very best of service and quality products.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“spyder thread is excellent dubbs easy ,delivery from Essential fly was very fast.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“As always the flies are excellent quality. Delivery excellent.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,257 reviews