The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,218 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,218 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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“Very speedy delivery to Sweden. Thanks!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I have used this company many times and the service and range of tools and materials is second to none. I would recommend this company to everyone.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The service was very good flies well made”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Flies as described, prompt and efficient service - will purchasing more flies from Essential Fly in future”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very good service will use again a1”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent shop to deal with always have the materials needed with their own dyeing facility it's a one stop shop. Customer service is brilliant had have often emailed to ask for materials and have replied back within the the hour.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“excellent service ,will use again.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent service as all ways,the flies look good I will let you know how they fish when I arrive back from my salt water trip”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The flies arrived very quickly and of great quality. i will buy here again . Thanks”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Got exactly what I ordered, with no delay and at a fair price. TEF always has what I want and is quick to get it to me. They are excellent to deal with.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Just what I needed but paid for signed TNT parcel but got a padded envelop sent 1st class Royal Mail. Need to sort out your postage.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“always perfect service and quality flies”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I was extremely pleased with the service and advice given,I received the product ordered the next day. Thank you”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Must be delivery by ICBP - intercontinental ballistic post. Got here as fast as domestic orders. Thank you Essential Fly!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The flies I ordered arrived in good time and in good condition. I haven't yet had the opportunity to try them out but they look very well tied and quite robust. I like smaller flies and buzzers and these looked perfect for me so will probably reorder in time.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very pleased with customer care and delivery. The Essential Fly is just the best!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great range of barbless trout flies. Finally hooked my first wild brown trout in the Brecon Beacons on a barbless F-Fly. Thank you!”

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Posted 7 years ago

Wow that's great to hear! Congratulations! And thank you for the kind feedback too. We really appreciate it. Tight lines!

Posted 7 years ago

“I needed the fly tying thread not for fly tying but for the rigging on very small model ships. It is ideal! However on browsing your website I may well take up another challenge i.e. fly tying, maybe even fly fishing. Thank you for your prompt service. John Painter.”

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Posted 7 years ago

Thank you for your kind feedback. We love to hear of the different areas that our products go into! Your model ships sound fascinating. If ever you have a moment to share a photo with us, we would love to see it. How lovely that you fancy learning fly tying and fishing. If we can help, please do let us know. We have advisors in house if you want to chat this through at any time. Grateful to you again for your order and kind feedback. Please do keep in touch. Ann and team

Posted 7 years ago

“recieved order in good time,and order was just what i thought i was ordering.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very good range of produce. Quick service.”

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Posted 7 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,218 reviews