The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 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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“Most helpful and friendly, excellent product range.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great Flies - Great service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“have used this company many times and had good quick service and a good range of products”

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Posted 7 years ago

“A good friendly and professional service will recommend to other anglers”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service, good quality and fast delivery. What more could you want?”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I buy most of my trout flies and related accessories from EF as these are good value and excellent products. I recently ordered a fly box which, on receipt, was not what I wanted and EF refunded my money upon its return promptly. I like the regular news items and hatch charts. All in all a good supplier.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Have used The Essential Fly as and when needed. Cannot fault their service and/or product range. Enjoy their marketing emails too. Sometimes feel the website could be a bit more user friendly.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent products with outstanding service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The flys are very good and the mailing excellent. Catching I don't talk about. Regards Quin Kennedy”

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Posted 7 years ago

“It was a quick speedy service,all goods arrived when i needed them most,I will use this company again in the future for sure.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Everything is fine with the order. Keep up the good work sweety.....”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I’m new to the sport but great advice and service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I have been using The Essential Fly for quite some time now and cannot fault the service, in fact I don’t buy flies from anyone else. Prices, packaging and speed of delivery are all first class. Well done guys, keep up the good work.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I have made several orders with this company, mainly for trout flies. The quality and finish of all the flies is excellent and the price is excellent too.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“better than i can do and i have won several badges for fly tying”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The service provided by this company is excellent.Always prompt and speedy delivery.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The information on when, where and how to use the flies they sell certainly helps when restocking my fly collection. Good prices, simple ordering and delivery times is something else I appreciate.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“A company that really FLIES !! Katchum !!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“As usual the service was superb.Anne went out of her way to obtain a none stock item for me .the rest of the staff were al very friendly.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent service, high quality product, excellent communication, prompt shipping. I bought a Snowbee Waldron fly tying vise and I am quite happy with the purchase.”

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Posted 7 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews