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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“quality products , fair prices, quick delivery life as it should be, many thanks”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very friendly staff and made to feel very welcome. A choice of tea or coffee. Left to look at everything without being pressured into buying. They got some items for me which they did not have in stock and delivered by first class post in a few days. Could not be faulted in any way.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great Service & Selection / Quick shipping to US. Recommended”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very helpful and easy to order products”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service combined with great products and good prices. Semperfli is my go to brand.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“My order was exact and arrived in a very short time”

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Posted 5 years ago

“First class web site and very good selection of materials. Delivery period has improved, so no complaints from me.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Well made flies, fast shipping, what else would you like ?”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent finished fly’s always buy from essential fly and they give good advice on the website thanks Dave Hutchinson”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excelent and very cooperative!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Prompt service, top class materials. Postage always in time. Regards,👍 Giuliano”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Good selection, competitive pricing and quick delivery”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service, prompt and professional. Good prices and quality products”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Perfect as always”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Good value product and prompt deliveries”

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Posted 5 years ago

“thank you the essential fly”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Prompt delivery of ordered items. Very pleased with Whiting capes. Will order from the Essential Fly Co again in the future.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Fast delivery. Quality made flies looking forward to catching fish with them”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service and good communications. Having asked for advice (by phone) the staff were very helpful.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“An order for slotted beads. Cannot fault them. Will shop with them again.”

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Posted 5 years ago

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