The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,303 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,303 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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“great items post a bit slower due to Christmas post”

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Posted 9 years ago

“keep up the good work. you people bring to life, what fly fishing, and fly tying are all about.plus,great service and fast delievery.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Wow, thank you so much for your very kind message. That has really made our day. We genuinely really do try our best and to get such feedback means a great deal. Thank you

Posted 9 years ago

“excellent service and well made products than you”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The service I have come to expect from EF but a pity you couldn't fulfil my complete order however on discussing this with you and the suggested replacement I feel my amended rating is justified.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Hello Mr Whiter, I hope you received my phone message to you today. We would like to discuss your review with you and in particular the thin skin product you wanted. We do have some other colours now available and would like to offer these to you. I hope we can connect soon. Best wishes Ann

Posted 9 years ago

Thank you very much for your time today discussing alternatives and for your amended rating. We appreciate this very much indeed.

Posted 9 years ago

“Always a straight forward transaction, quite painless and with a good product.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have always found the service excellent as well as the items sold of good quality.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“From placing the order to receipt of goods was two full working days; excellent service considering the Christmas post rush.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Impressed by this site ,Prompt service .Product, flies, arrived by post and were well packaged. Looked the business and can't wait to use them next season.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“As usual this company excels in what it does great values flies and tackle at a good price with brilliant service delivery as well have used them for a number of years now and i am very happy with the service thank you.Charles Duffin”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Rapid and excellent service well packaged would definitely buy from here again for my husbands stocking fillers!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent quality tied flies, would definitely recommend to other flyfishers”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fast, efficient and very professional. You get what you ask for in a very timely manner. Will use again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Your service is always excellent.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Absolutely delighted with quality of all flies and fly-tying products I have received. Promptness of deliveries is unbelievable, almost always by return post!. on line videos have been found interesting, entertaining and instructive. An outstanding supplier who appears to treat customers like close personal friends!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Have been very attentive. Haven't received my order as yet and understand that because I live in the USA.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“First time customer with this company , very happy with the the items I baught . First class service and fast delivery , thanks.????”

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Posted 9 years ago

“you feel as though you count, not simply a source of income but one who shares the same ethics to our sport. Quality is top drawer, gives immediate confidence in whatever you have purchased.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Extremely pleased with the speed and efficiency of delivery and order process.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service and quality flies as always.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good quality products. Very good service and a good, easy to use website which really counts these days.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,303 reviews