The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,217 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,217 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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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Very quick service got everything I ordered. Would deal with this firm again.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Exceptional range of products, competitive prices, friendly service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Well wrapped, and on time. Great service at this difficult time. Thank you”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Good service, web site complicated”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very good service, prompt and efficient”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I have not received my purchase yet. It is now sunday 4/5? I understand why there is a delv issue due to the Covid19 problem. I do expect to receive this sometime. Please give me another opportunity to review you and contact me regarding my order. Thank you”

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Posted 5 years ago

We are sorry to hear your order has not arrived. We dispatched it to you by first class airmail from our UK office promptly. We are aware that you are in the States and that there may be a delay on international shipments currently. We sincerely hope it gets to you soon and that you can enjoy your goods very soon. If ever there is anything we can help you with please feel free to email us directly at customerservices@theessentialfly.com We do hope you will keep well. Kind regards from Team TEF

Posted 5 years ago

“good service but a small delay which is acceptable due to the circumstances which we are in and thank you very much Mark Norwood.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent product and great service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“This firm carries a great range of fly-tying materials and equipment and offers a wonderful service to its customers. I can heartily recommend them to any potential client. John D Murphy”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Just perfect and the pack included a gift. Nice touch. Thank you very much.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Easy process with a fab selection of materials. My first purchase but not my last. Thank you”

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Posted 5 years ago

“brilliant staff and 5-star company, very helpful no matter whether your order is big or small, always put the customer first.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service, good products, easy online ordering. My main 'go-to' online shop for fly tying materials, hooks etc,”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Das Päckchen ist beim zweiten Mal angekommen vielen Dank”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Really good company, great service from a good selection of product lines. All delivered quickly.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“My first time using Essential fly co. I found them to be friendly and efficient, I will be ordering again soon as they have everything I need for my fly tying. Thanks for a great service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Purchase arrived quickly. Staff very helpful.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Helpful staff good products Thanks”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Grazie, grazie, grazie.............in questo momento di emergenza nazionale per il COVID-19, ricevere i prodotti ordinati sul Vostro sito mi ha reso felice e ho apprezzato tanto........ non pensavo che la consegna fosse così veloce, ho ricevuto tutto quello che ho ordinato e per questo Vi ringrazio infinitamente....... ci rivedremo presto....... Grazie, grazie, grazie”

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Posted 5 years ago

“A very good service . One day I will visit the shop when I am in the area . I am sure that I would pick up some nuggets of advice which I would welcome”

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Posted 5 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,217 reviews