The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,252 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,252 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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“I have ordered flies from Essential Fly for several years and have always found them of the highest quality. My only caveat has been on the last two occasions when ordering a number of flies, the entire order has been delayed by weeks not days due to the unavailability of one selection - resulting in their arrival after the the date required. As a constructive point I would cheerfully pay to receive the bulk of the order earlier with the the remainder to follow.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service thank you 🐟🎣”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent company to do business with. Great selection of fly fishing and fly tying products backed up by first-class customer service. The day after I submitted my online order I realised I'd selected the wrong type of backing line. A quick telephone call to the company and it was sorted out immediately without any fuss. Will definitely be re-visiting.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Awaiting latest order but previous order was exactly what I ordered and in good time. It would be great if you could expedite my order from last week.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Quick delivery, and very pleased with the quality of flies which always catch trout.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service and products”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Punctual delivery, on a difficult item, to obtain. Pleased with the item.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Muddler flies purchased at a fantastic price and beautifully tied! Top work and will definitely be back!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Very helpful and very efficient...charming people”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Delivered on time, well packaged.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Great fast service with top draw products, only down side is you have to pay for postage where other companies provide it free.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service. Thank you”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Brilliant flys arrived on time thank you.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Very good service used before satisfactory. The fly caught a nice trout.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Always a pleasure to deal with, great selection of goods, and if you need to speak to a member of staff they are very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Ordered some AHRX hooks that were showing "in stock" although it turned out one particular size that I needed wasn't. I was kept informed and within a few extra days they arrived with me”

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Posted 2 years ago

“These are first class products with a proactive and helpful staff, the capes are good and the service excellent”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 18th May 2023

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Posted 2 years ago

“Great selection and extremely fast delivery. Flies are good quality on decent hooks, tho some patterns arrive looking a little different to the photo. Caledonian flies always excellent. Shopped here many times and will continue to.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent quality - fast delivery 🚚”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service as usual and the thread I ordered is superb.”

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Posted 2 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,252 reviews