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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,146 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly
4.8
Based on 2,146 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
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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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Flies are always first class well packaged for delivery great company to deal with
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Posted 7 months ago
A well stocked shop excellent service and delivery.
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Posted 7 months ago
I have used EF off and on for some years and found their flies to be good quality. I was pleased when they started a barbless collection but recently disappointed to find their barbless selection (esp., buzzers, crunchers and PTN) has become a bit limited. I hope the barbless selection will expand soon.
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Posted 7 months ago
Hi Mr Burridge and thank you for your custom, we appreciate being able to supply you with your flies. With regards to barbless ranges, we do have dedicated departments for these. Here are a few for you https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-buzzers.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-cruncher-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-diawl-bach-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-pheasant-tail-nymph-flies-ptn.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-traditional-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-lure-streamer.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-gold-ribbed-hares-ear-nymph-flies-grhe.html We hope you find these links helpful and of course that the flies are to your liking! If we can ever be of any help to you please do get in touch via email or phone, our team are on hand! Thank you Team TEF
Posted 7 months ago
Great service and fast shipping to Canada!
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Posted 7 months ago
Good quality products. Good price. Dispatched quickly
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Posted 7 months ago
A good range of flies. High quality product. In stock and quick delivery.
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Posted 7 months ago
First class service and good as always
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Posted 7 months ago
Great choice, competitive prices prompt delivery.
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Posted 7 months ago
Very nice quality
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Posted 7 months ago
Awesome flies for both freshwater and sea fishing
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Posted 7 months ago
Excellent company, delivered on time, highly recommended. Would use again.
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Posted 7 months ago
Good quality flies delivered quickly through a great website.
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Posted 7 months ago
The very best service all round with some of the best fly tying materials available.
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Posted 7 months ago
Dealing with essential Fly has been an absolute pleasure. I was not sure what I needed, so I called and spoke to Philippa, who could not have been more helpful. She did not try to sell me anything that I didn't need and simply offered excellent advice. I placed my order and everything arrived promptly. In this age of Chatbots and recorded messages, it was very refreshing to get such excellent personal service.
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Posted 7 months ago
Quick delivery and excellent product
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Posted 7 months ago
Always helpful. Excellent delivery. Good range of products
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Posted 7 months ago
Great choice of materials and speedy postage. Thanks team.
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Posted 7 months ago
Very good to deal with! Hassle free and fantastic products
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Posted 8 months ago
Just received my order of Ahrex 270s hooks in size 5/0 They were out of stock for a while, but arrived quickly when available with the Predator fibres.
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Posted 8 months ago
Great service got exactly what I wanted, would order from them again thanks.
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Posted 8 months ago
The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,146 reviews