The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,310 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,310 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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“Excellent quality tied flies, would definitely recommend to other flyfishers”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fast, efficient and very professional. You get what you ask for in a very timely manner. Will use again.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Your service is always excellent.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Absolutely delighted with quality of all flies and fly-tying products I have received. Promptness of deliveries is unbelievable, almost always by return post!. on line videos have been found interesting, entertaining and instructive. An outstanding supplier who appears to treat customers like close personal friends!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Have been very attentive. Haven't received my order as yet and understand that because I live in the USA.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“First time customer with this company , very happy with the the items I baught . First class service and fast delivery , thanks.????”

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Posted 10 years ago

“you feel as though you count, not simply a source of income but one who shares the same ethics to our sport. Quality is top drawer, gives immediate confidence in whatever you have purchased.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Extremely pleased with the speed and efficiency of delivery and order process.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent service and quality flies as always.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Good quality products. Very good service and a good, easy to use website which really counts these days.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“no complaints with you I'm really happy with the service and price”

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Posted 10 years ago

“great price and arrived well packaged in a couple of days.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Order delivered promptly and in full.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“good products of great quality and price, also quick delivery”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Quality of products especially flies is of a high standard + is backed by excellent service.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Rapid delivery and good looking proven flies.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Good service, helpful staff, I would recommend to others. Thank You”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I've recently discovered Essential Fly and I'm glad I have. Their service is second to none; I received my two orders very quickly. There were both well packed and the orders were exactly as placed. Thanks to all at 'ES' and I'll definitely use them again.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This is a very good Company, efficient and reliable with good quality flies, and highly recommended.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“As a returning customer, I can't praise highly enough the quality of service and the quality of products available, would definitely recommend to any one looking for fishing equipment/ accessories have a look here first”

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Posted 10 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,310 reviews