The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 89%
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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“Excellent flies & excellent service arrived earlier than expected great.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Well tied buzzers but a bit more expensive than the norm.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I’m always impressed with the range stocked, the competitive prices and the speed of service.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Fantastic service. Ordered flies on Monday morning they were delivered on the Tuesday. Went fishing the following Tuesday caught two trout using one of the flies I had purchased. As they say ..the proof of the pudding.....”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Lightening fast delivery,quality flies,excellent communication.What more can you ask for ?”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Ordered some hooks and thread for tying flies. One spool was out of stock so money was refunded quickly and remainder of order was dispatched and arrived in Australia in excellent time. Will definitely purchase from essential fly again”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Great amount of flytying equipment and materials. Always good quality and exactly as described. There is quick service.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“great service and products”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Thanks received flys the second time around in two days unlike first order which got lost with Royal Mail but not you’re fault thanks Dave”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 30th July 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

“Ordering on line was easy and fast. It was refreshing to see lines of products not ever carried in my local fly shops hear in Ontario, Canada.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I like the “Availability, In stock/Lead Time” information coupled with prompt deliver and their all-round good service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent quality”

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Posted 6 years ago

“My experience with this company was very good with professional services and quick delivery on my order, it is a company I would deal with in the future.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“very good coq de leon tailing pack great price & service thank you”

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Posted 6 years ago

“always had good service and products very pleased with my purchases”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I am a fly tying addict. I buy materials from these guys regularly. Great range of products and excellent service.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I always use Essential Fly when purchasing Certain fly tying items, their service is great, price is excellent and most importantly the quality of their products is 1st class. I’d certainly recommend this company for any of your fly fishing needs”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Prompt service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“This is the first time I have ordered from The Essential Fly. The service was prompt and efficient. I would recommend them to anyone looking for fishing flies. I will be using them again. I have also told my friends about them.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very good service as usual Keep up the good work I’ll be back”

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Posted 6 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews