The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,218 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,218 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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The Essential Fly 5 star review on 16th February 2025

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Good range of products, good availability, reasonable value, prompt delivery. Order met expectations perfectly.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Prompt and accurate service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good quality flies, well packed and very quick turn round of order”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Got my order very next day and there was even a bit extra thrown in,excellent”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Had exactly what I had been looking for and it was quickly dispatched and was using them to tie some flies in 48hrs from ordering great service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“this was a fast and prompt service and these flies really do work. Thanks once again and I will surely be using this company in the near future...”

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Posted 8 years ago

“This is a splendid service with a wide range of flies for all conditions, all well illustrated and type of use well identified. The fly production, delivery and prices are first class and strongly recommended.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Service was quite prompt, and the seal's fur I ordered was just what I needed. Thanks. Peter Rea Dallas, TX, USA”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Everything I ordered came when you said it would. Which makes you more comfortable about placing new orders.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“All items I required were in stock and were delivered quickly.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“was very happy to get my nano thread”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Competitive prices with first class delivery service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“It got me the products I ordered in a timely fashion, considering the difficulty of mailing between the UK and the US. Appreciated their efforts.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The flies I bought were of a great quality and the delivery was first class.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very pleased with my order ,nicely tied flies ,will use you again, thank you , Kevin Powell.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great service and flies look beautifully made. Yet to try them but I'm Sure they will work.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quality products and great service at a reasonable price”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Help, advice and courtesy were excellent.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“fit for purpose quality materials”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Prompt and obliging service. Very pleasant to deal with and competetive pricing. Good to have a local well stocked shop. Will definately use again.”

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Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,218 reviews