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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“Excellent and speedy service. Highly recommend The Esential Fly for all your needs”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The products arrived in perfect condition and quickly to Spain”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Flies promptly delivered. Quality product.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Iimpeccable service and great kindness”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good service. Good advice. Good support to all fly anglers!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service and excellent communications. This was my first purchase from The Essential Fly, a Marc Petitjean Magic Tool Regular set, but I'm sure that it won't be my last. Many thanks - Ken Sweet.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent service as always”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Easy purchasing system. prompt delivery.Every thing to make obtaining materials painless will use your service again.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service. Notified of any problems so there are no surprises. Refunds given if an item is not available. Will use Essential Fly for my fly tying materials again.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Thank you for this opportunity to comment on your company. I have appreciated your service and the quality of your service over the many years I have used you. I also like the fishing advice you put out in your emails, very helpful. Again many thanks Rowland Elvidge”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good firm and quick delivery”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quality of both products and services, thanks.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good reliable service with good product information. Your service far out performs other competitors, I feel good investing in your service.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Nice web page and easily navigated. Quick delivery even when ordering from Sweden.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I received my order within a few days and all items in good condition and ready to go. thank you”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I find The Essential Fly very easy to deal with and the descriptions given for their products are very accurate and helpful staff make it a pleasure to shop there.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“First class service with a comprehensive range of really very well tied flies.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quality neck 👍🏻”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Having bought flies several times over the last couple of years from The Essential Fly, I have found their service top notch. The flies are of good quality, reasonably priced and usually delivered next day. What more can one ask? Good work.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I visited Selby and had to call at the Essential Fly to see how the organisation works. As well as holding a large stock they are designing and tying new flies for every type of situation.”

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Posted 7 years ago

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