The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,192 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,192 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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“Great prices and excellent deals Will purchase from them again”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Nice tyings and very quick service.”

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Posted 1 month ago

“Excellent customer service everyone. High standards and of products. Highly recommend The Essential Fly for all your needs.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I have had excellent experiences shopping with the Essential Fly over the past few years. Whenever I need to stock up, I come to this site and get my usual Nano Silk 30D 18/0 Brick Beige and the Nano Silk Pro 20D Black. These are the most incredible materials to work with, I love the colours and of course I like how quickly they arrive when I consider how far they have to travel to me in Australia. Excellent service and communication. As usual, will be back for more !”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I purchased some UV Fritz for some salmon flies at a good price and delivered really quickly I would definitely recommend Essential Fly for your flytying materials 👏👏”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Perfect materials and great service fast delivery”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Everything arrived in one package. Very prompt service, even though some items had to be ordered from the suppliers. All items are excellent and good value. Essential Fly are always a pleasure to deal with.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Excellent service and products from Essential Fly. Would highly recommend. Thank you.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Realistic fly’s well made very pleased with my purchase will buy again thank you 👍”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I purchased some items as a Christmas gift so I am not able to comment on their performance. however the itmes received were of obvious high quality and i am sure the recipient will be delighted with them. Customer service was exceptional, i was kept fully informed of my orders progress as it was for special order items, it was them delived safely within the advised timeframe.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Great service at a great price”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Always excellent service and top quality products.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“A very useful tool - Well made quality product”

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Posted 2 months ago

“The product was well packed and delivered in a timely manner. Thank you”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Great service,quick delivery,excellent products,very helpfull and freindly staff. The dirty bug yarn i bought is a very good product its a three strand twisted yarn that can split down for mach smaller flies helping to make small fine tapered bodies on size 18 or smaller dry flies.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Great service from the essential team”

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Posted 3 months ago

“Got everything I needed , quick delivery , would definitely recommend.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“Ist time user . Good service unfortunately could not supply all my requirements to tie a wool bugger. That said, neither could any of the other suppliers.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“All good service.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“I'm a new customer, but I'm already impressed with the speed and efficiency of TEF. I placed two orders and they were despatched on the day and arrived a.m. the following day. The items were exactly as described. Super service! I will certainly buy again and would recommend TEF to others. And they have a great range of products too.”

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Posted 3 months ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,192 reviews