The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,258 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,258 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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“A great product, very well packaged, shame it took so long.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Flies arrived promptly and on time”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Prompt delivery, quality product, reasonable pricing. What more need I say?”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great service, good stuff, good prices.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Delivery was excellent, products are well made, obviosly not tried them yet as due to weather”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I was not too pleased with the quality of the feathers in my order, but fair play I was contacted by essential fly and the matter was sorted at once.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Professional and rapid service of quality flies.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“My small purchase arrived quickly, well-packed and exactly as ordered. Couldn't ask for more. JM”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent quality of goods, service and customer care. Cannot be faulted.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“EXCELLENT SERVICE , WELL TIED FLIES WHICH HAVE PROVED TO BE VERY EFFECTIVE WHEN I USED THEM ON A LOCAL FISHERY.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have unsubscribed from your mailing list not through any dissatisfaction with your service but because I am only likely to buy from you very occasionally and I don't need constantly reminding that youe xist.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Just bought some few fine flies, the delivery though took a week. Therefore only 4 out of 5 stars”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Honest and customer focused, cannot not fault the quality of service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Prompt delivery of order. Flies well tied.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Rapid free delivery pleased with all aspects of the purchase”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Wonderful selection of items that would otherwise be very hard to get here across the pond. Great prices and service. Will certainly keep shopping with the Essential Fly.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I was delighted with the service and prompt delivery to Wyoming in the USA. I was hoping that the names of each of these classic wet flies would be included on the display card so that I would know what fly I was using as well as what fly to reorder when needed. Thank you for the excellent products and service.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I occasionally buy flies from this company and have had no problems . The latest delivery was a surprise in being an unexpected magazine competition prize. I can say that the quality of the flies, mainly buzzers and nymphs I would rate as excellent and when I've 'lost' these will go back to buy more. Thank you The essential Fly.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“A very quick and efficient service with updates on product availability where necessary and prompt details about my success in the TF October competition.The standard of flies is excellent and represents good value for money.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Material was as ordered. No complaint. Shipment a bit slow (possibly due to the carrier). Will purchase again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,258 reviews