The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,302 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,302 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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“Flies are top quality and very fast delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The service was excellent - the postage sensible by British Mail for such an item. Other firms wanted postage at several times the price of the product, which is lunatic. I was under the impression from the website that the tapered casts were plain but they arrived with droppers, which is why I gave four stars and not five. Thanks anyway - no loss at the price charged.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hello and thank you for your very kind message. Sincere apologies if you have received droppered leaders instead of the regular tapered leaders. We presume this was unfortunately a mistake in the picking and packing of your order for which we apologise. We can arrange to exchange these for you if you wish - happy to do so - we want to make sure you are completely happy! If we can help at all please do let us know. With all good wishes Your friends at The Essential Fly

Posted 8 years ago

“very good service tinsel not very good uni tying thread is good”

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Posted 8 years ago

“found this super place close to home for me, so have not used their on line shop,as I can go there direct. You get a very warm welcome, and always an offer of tea or coffee, and plenty of time to browse the well stocked shelves, which contain just about everything the game angler could want, and if by chance what you want is not in stock Andrew will get it for you. SBB Wheldrake”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi and thank you for your very kind message! We were delighted to meet you when you called in and are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your visit. And, of course, we are always happy to share a cuppa with our visitors! Hope to see you again soo. With all good wishes Andy and team at TEF

Posted 8 years ago

“Always good service with quality materials and if there is a problem with an order they tell you immediately.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service and well made flies.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“It was a good experience. And good service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Products are first class Customer support first class”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good value and quick delivery just two days excellent.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The flies you make are impeccable. I don't have to clean the eye of the hook to alleviate a problem with threading. You must be excellent: I order from California, USA.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Well made, good response when I spoke with one of your colleagues and timely delivery”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Just recently started buying for essential fly. To date I have been very pleased with the service and the qualities of the flies appears very good. Would recommend you give them a try as prices are very competitive”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service as usual.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent service, competitive prices and a very prompt delivery service. Definitely a 5star company.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“My order was taken in a most polite and charming manner. The goods arrived super quick. An extremely well run business.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Clearly and honestly described flies dispatched earlier than anticipated”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I bought a present for my nephew without knowledge of the product but taking advice from Essential Fly's website - he was thrilled with his present and said it was exactly right. Thank you! Great service, prompt delivery and good value”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I found exactly what I was looking for and The Essential Fly delivered the fly tying materials I ordered from them efficiently, promptly and at an attractive price. Full marks all round. Thank you very much indeed. Kind regards, Edward Barder The Edward Barder Rod Company www.barder-rod.co.uk”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The item was faulty and has been returned for replacement.I look forward to receiving the new one in due corse.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Easy ordering, prompt delivery and excellent value flies. I also like the information flow - always interesting.”

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Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,302 reviews