The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,225 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,225 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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“First class sevice”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great web site easy too shop brilliant service and marketing ability match the hatch chart nice touch”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Recently started fishing for salmon, ordered 8 flies from The Essential Fly. The delivery was very quick and I was astonished at the quality of the flies themselves, also very carefully packed. Looking forward to my first salmon next week up on the Tyne.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Provides an informative and efficient service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Prompt delivery and excellent quality.....again”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Ordered e-hatch charts and delivery was instant and very informative. Thank you Essential Fly for always helping when needed and for providing such valuable FREE information.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“very good service , 1st class materials and popular prices.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Order processed and delivered within 36 hours”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Essential fly has all the flies you need and at great prices. Delivery is always on time.Great job guys”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent products.. Helpful staff..........Good service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Brilliant service. Brilliant equipment. Brilliant!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very professionally tied the best I've bought excellent value for money”

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Posted 8 years ago

“A vast collection of good flys . Very helpful staff . And a lovely cup of coffee. Dave long .”

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Posted 8 years ago

“ease of using website, setting up an account and speedy delivery of my purchase made me a satisfied customer”

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Posted 8 years ago

“100% recomended.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Fast delivery,will be ordering again”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Reasonable price and goods arrived within the time specified. Very well wrapped!!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Easy to contact ,people I've spoken to have been more than helpful and have excellent telephone skills , the delivery and packaging again are top quality thank you essential fly.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Flies ordered were exactly as expected - good quality and the delivery was very prompt - two days earlier than anticipated. Still to use the flies but at this moment would definitely use again.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“As usual flies are excellent quality and always well packaged and promptly delivered”

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Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,225 reviews