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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,256 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly
4.8
Based on 2,256 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
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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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A vast collection of good flys . Very helpful staff . And a lovely cup of coffee. Dave long .
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Posted 8 years ago
ease of using website, setting up an account and speedy delivery of my purchase made me a satisfied customer
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Posted 8 years ago
100% recomended.
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Posted 8 years ago
Fast delivery,will be ordering again
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Posted 8 years ago
Reasonable price and goods arrived within the time specified. Very well wrapped!!
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Posted 8 years ago
Easy to contact ,people I've spoken to have been more than helpful and have excellent telephone skills , the delivery and packaging again are top quality thank you essential fly.
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Posted 8 years ago
Flies ordered were exactly as expected - good quality and the delivery was very prompt - two days earlier than anticipated. Still to use the flies but at this moment would definitely use again.
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Posted 8 years ago
As usual flies are excellent quality and always well packaged and promptly delivered
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Posted 8 years ago
Quick and prompt
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Posted 8 years ago
Good product as always, fast service and delivery.
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Posted 8 years ago
Excellent service, good advice and quality of products,
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Posted 8 years ago
Convenient and easy to download. This e-book is quite well assembled and full of images, tips and tricks.
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Posted 8 years ago
Although unable to fulfill my order completely they despatched what they could plus an extra item free of charge and kept me fully informed of the state of outstanding items
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Posted 8 years ago
Hi just started out fly fishing you offer a wealth of advice and excellent products and very good imformation thank you for the hatch calendar t weaver gloucester
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Posted 8 years ago
The customer service on the phone was superb. Very helpful and will definitely be using again. Extremly well run business.
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Posted 8 years ago
Great service, order arrived on time and as expected, as always the flies were of good quality, up to me now to catch the fish, no excuse!
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Posted 8 years ago
Top quality materials, competitive prices and brilliant service combine to make The Essential Fly my favourite fly shop. That's why I keep coming back, even though I live on the other side of the world!
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Posted 8 years ago
Excellent selection, good tips and advice, prompt dispatch.
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Posted 8 years ago
Good, friendly service. Fast delivery. Quality product. Will use again and can recommend
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Posted 8 years ago
Excellent service but yet to try flies!
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Posted 8 years ago
The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,256 reviews