The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,256 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,256 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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“essential fly is a quality company providing quality products at competitive prices. Their service is excellent and the site provides nuggets of information that lightens the day. Go to the best👍”

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Posted 5 years ago

“first class, great service, fast delivery, good quality, highly recommended”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Some beautifully tied flies that represented good value for money and delivered quickly and efficiently.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great service with a personal touch. Order arrived promptly with regular updates on status. Cannot fault them.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“As always, order fulfilled and delivered very quickly. Excellent service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Highly recommend ,rod arrived well before expected date .”

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Posted 5 years ago

“My order came well before the likely date and there was a free gift which was totally unexpected. A small generosity that added to the delight of the day. Thank you. Will be using both tools this weekend.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Essential Fly is my go to site for fly tying materials. Always a 5 star service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Thoroughly recommended, prompt and efficient suppliers, a pleasure to deal with.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Quick efficient service. The monthly hatch charts are great.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent information when phoning and excellent delivery.Thank you also forgive free gift.Will definitely purchase again.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very polite service by 2 hard working caring mother/daughter staff,easy 2 place order without reeling off long order codes,quality products ad good price.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I've always had top shelf service from The Essential Fly. I'm a International customer and I've always received my flies in good time along with low shipping cost.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Always very professional and prompt service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great service, on time and top quality materials thanks”

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Posted 5 years ago

“During this lockdown fly tying has been a real help. Most retailers have shut up completely or are taking orders only. TEF not only have had 97% of what I required but got it to me within days. Cannot thank you enough for helping me through these trying times 🤗🤗”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Always friendly, great to deal with and make a good cup of tea if you visit.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“At a time when companies and postal services are very erratic in their delivery times my order from Essential Fly arrived the next day - very impressed.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Quick & easy process got what i ordered”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Took up fly tying as a new hobby during lock down, so did not have much idea of what to purchase. Visited several websites and loaded three baskets. Ordered what I believe would be good to start me up from Essential Fly as they appeared to have the most items l needed, the others did not supply some items. I found that the prices were competitive also if not cheaper. On making contact with Essential Fly through email to ask questions, l received very quick responses with a personal touch. Considering the situation and a bank holiday falling just after l placed the order order, the items all came reasonably quick and more importantly, ALL items were in the package where as my mate ordered from elsewhere and some of his items were missing. I would definately recommend Essential Fly for your fly tying needs. Thanks Essential Fly for fulfilling my great new hobby, l can't wait to try out my homemade flies after Covid 19 lock down ends. 😷👍😁”

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Posted 5 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,256 reviews