The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,221 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,221 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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“I have received my Royal Wulff Bamboo Special Fly line, and am satisfied with the delivery! Not all fly lines can be bought in Norway.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service! Products as described.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Great service and super prices across the range, I'm putting another order in shortly!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“This is a first class shop very efficient service I have used them twice and both times goods arrived on time would recommend them.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Quick and easy ordering process and the items delivered through the letterbox a few days later. good service”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Great Items delivered fast in a secure protective package”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Lovely quality flies buzzers and dries did the trick first day out👍👍🐟”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Knowledgeable, helpful and great service - always.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Always excellent service”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Good products and good service”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Service was as promulated and with a speedy delivery. Will use again!!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Outstanding personal & friendly service, good products at a good price. The only issue I have ever had (caused by their suppliers, not them) was sorted out immediately and completely. I've had nothing but good experience of this company and recommend them wholeheartedly.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Well pleased will definitely be using Essential Fly again”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Great products, great service, great company!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Excellent service, communication, products & prices. Sometimes The Essential Fly is the only place I can find items I need as they'll order direct from the supplier if not in stock”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Wide range of flies and fly tying materials, with an excellent service on orders”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Excellent service and always quality goods”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Always happy with your service and products.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Plu wedi eu cawio gyda perffeithrwydd”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Excellent service”

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Posted 3 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,221 reviews