The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,254 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,254 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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“Thanks for the speedy service including a turn and replacement”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service. Keen prices. Fast delivery. What more could you want?”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Product came quick and as described”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Great price great service”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Good quality of flies. Have used this Company many times. Always a quick response.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The flies are excellent and speedily delivered.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“as always quality products deiliverd”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Good quality hooks which makes a change from some fly's you can purchase spot on delivery and customer service”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Fine service, prompt delivery”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The quality of service and goods can't be bettered. I've used them on numerous occasions,and will again.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Collected my items from the shop, once everything had arrived I received a phone call and arranged to pickup the items. As usual excellent service.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent products promptly delivered.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Sensible price, good service”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent customer services, can't fault the way they deal with any concerns.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The delivery was very quick, the products were excellent. However the refund for a returned item has been slow in coming. apart from that, i think that they are an excellent fishing tackle retailers and I would have no hesitation in using them again.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The website makes ordering easy and there is an excellent selection. Prices are competitive and delivery is fast which is great if you need flies or tackle at short notice before a planned trip. I will definitely use The Essential Fly again.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service and prices, would definitely use again”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent shop for all things game fishing, I ordered multiple items that were available for me to pick up in days. Excellent service, well done.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Flys well tied”

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Posted 2 years ago

“My flies came very quickly and in perfect condition.”

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Posted 2 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,254 reviews