The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,214 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,214 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 91%
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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“Arrived on time, good quality.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Although it took a while to come, which may have been beyond your control the Turrel dear hair was superb. It was very well dyed, long and straight, perfect for detached bodies.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Great service and quality tied flies”

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Posted 1 month ago

“All good quality stuff, very pleased. I will order again , for sure”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Great service, very happy with the products”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Excellent service provided by The Essential Fly. They delivered promptly the items I ordered and are recommended.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Excellent service good quality flies”

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Posted 1 month ago

“This is a great shop and they had everything I wanted. They got the shipment out fast. I will deffinetly be a return cusomer. I highly recoment shopping here.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“They had in stock all the items I was searching for and the delivery was timely. I will be shopping here again. I recommend doing business with this shop.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Great products and great service.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“excellent service from The Essesntial Fly, Stonfo item #746 angle joint arrived sealed in original packaging at the expected time, does the job on my Stonfo vice however the shaft is 145mm long with a "step/reduced" Ø from 10mm to 9.5mm 1/2 way along and no groove machined out for a "grub screw" not like the picture from Stonfo, gets the vice head and handle away from my tool rack so no more bumps to knuckles or fingers adjustable 360°”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 16th February 2025

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Posted 2 months ago

“Prompt service. One item unavailable and refund returned quickly. I have use TEF many times and would always return”

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Posted 2 months ago

“As described, looks good can't wait to use them thank you for the prompt delivery Paul”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Look great, I'm sure they will be productive.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Always excellent gear love their stuff and sent quickly”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Excellent service and fly tying materials. The only reason I didn’t give a 5 star review is that the website isn’t the easiest to navigate.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I am very pleased with my recent order. I was given an approximate delivery date as some items had to be ordered in and fortunately they turned up earlier than expected. Many thanks to all at The Essential Fly.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Items in the packet as ordered, good quality. On the negative side I feel postage was to high for 2 small items and the packaging could be smaller. Order arrived several days after ordering.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Splendid flies”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Good website with good products.”

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Posted 2 months ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,214 reviews