The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,327 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,327 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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“Always a quick turnaround from ordering to delivery. Thankyou”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent and prompt service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fantastic and speedy service! Flies are of top quality...used the dry flies the day after delivery and they worked a charm. keep up the good work”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I am a fishing guide in northern Sakatchewan. I have used your pike flies in Charteuse and flash to have my guests catch pike . Some over 40". I will use your nymphs for grayling next summer. Thanks for the great service.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent stuff, fast delivery, reasonable prices.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“A good range of gear all good quality and good service.As a Semperfli usuer it does'nt get any better !”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great selection and good website. Very fast delivery!! Great service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good delivery excellent quality”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Superb service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“very fast delivery great service thanks”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great website and great delivery service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent customer service. Order received next day. Very much appreciate the speed of the whole process.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good website with great selection and prices. Also fast delivery of items”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great products, rapid efficient service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Ordered Tuesday lunchtime received items Wednesday post. No way you can beat that.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Good quality product delivered on time very pleased keep up the good service thanks”

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Posted 9 years ago

“First Class service, good quality”

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Posted 9 years ago

“An excellent selection of beautifully tied flies at very keen prices. Packaging is safe and secure and delivery service is also excellent.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The Essential Fly is my go to fly tying material and fly supplier. Their customer service is second to none, and any communication is comprehensive and informative with a personal touch that is a rare thing these days. I have been recommending TEF to my friends and fishing buddies since I discovered TEF . Thanks folks.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service will definately use again. Thankyou”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,327 reviews