The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,303 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,303 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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“Received my order thanks - good communication and great service as always - Mk”

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Posted 9 years ago

“A variety of quality trout flies , well made in a variety of sizes. Good website to make choices, well packaged with a fast turn around . Very pleased. Will be using again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service and great quality flies.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Great international service. I order several colors of Semprtfli Nanosilk and everything arrived as promised. I was wondering how SF could manage to dye a GSP- type thread and although they have indeed dyed the thread, the dye doesn't appear to penetrate and bind to the substrate material. In fact, the dye comes off on my fingers as I tie. Any suggestions?”

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Posted 9 years ago

Hi and thank you for your very kind feedback and for your recent order of Nano Silk. Its a great thread and very popular indeed. With regards to the dying of a GSP type thread, this is incredibly difficult. There will be *some* colour rub off, it is inevitable. There are some options open to you and you may find this you tube video helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDZ1SusJ_gk Do let us know if we can be of any assistance at any time. Kindest regards

Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent product, fair price and speedy delivery”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Consistently prompt and efficient service. Top quality flies.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“excellent quick and efficient service as usual !”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service and very prompt, received my order the following day.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very happy with the service.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“excellent service on return of faulty goods. Staff very helpful”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service and credited me for a fly that was missing from my previous order. Thanks guys, well done.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I used The Essential Fly for the range of materials available and the information about these on the website. Ordering via the website proved to be very difficult, worse it seems because I had ordered before but could not recall my password. I am quite computer literate but I did experience problems A 'phone call resolved everything and the lady I spoke with was friendly, professional and very efficient.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Simon provided advice and negotiated a price match deal for me. Everything was organised to meet my timetable. Best service I have received when buying rods and reels. Thank you.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I have been doing business with The Essential Fly for many years now, (Over ten I believe,) PLUS even when I was in Scotland, and before that , the service was excellent, so as my father said, "never change horses when the one you are riding knows you and your traits"”

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Posted 9 years ago

“An A1 experience in all respects.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very helpful tel call with an employee who processed my order with ease - excellent customer service . In addition very efficient order fulfilment .”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Brilliant service , excellent quality flies tied exactly as described. Would recommend to my friends”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent communication. Overall a very good service will use them again”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent service and good quality flies. Thoroughly recommended.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“A good quick and reliable service”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,303 reviews