The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 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

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“This firm carries a great range of fly-tying materials and equipment and offers a wonderful service to its customers. I can heartily recommend them to any potential client. John D Murphy”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Just perfect and the pack included a gift. Nice touch. Thank you very much.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Easy process with a fab selection of materials. My first purchase but not my last. Thank you”

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Posted 5 years ago

“brilliant staff and 5-star company, very helpful no matter whether your order is big or small, always put the customer first.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service, good products, easy online ordering. My main 'go-to' online shop for fly tying materials, hooks etc,”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Das Päckchen ist beim zweiten Mal angekommen vielen Dank”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Really good company, great service from a good selection of product lines. All delivered quickly.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“My first time using Essential fly co. I found them to be friendly and efficient, I will be ordering again soon as they have everything I need for my fly tying. Thanks for a great service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Purchase arrived quickly. Staff very helpful.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Helpful staff good products Thanks”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Grazie, grazie, grazie.............in questo momento di emergenza nazionale per il COVID-19, ricevere i prodotti ordinati sul Vostro sito mi ha reso felice e ho apprezzato tanto........ non pensavo che la consegna fosse così veloce, ho ricevuto tutto quello che ho ordinato e per questo Vi ringrazio infinitamente....... ci rivedremo presto....... Grazie, grazie, grazie”

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Posted 5 years ago

“A very good service . One day I will visit the shop when I am in the area . I am sure that I would pick up some nuggets of advice which I would welcome”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service, quick delivery times and unbeatable prices. Great website design made for a pleasant and productive experience. Fantastic!!!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great that you are able to keep sending stuff out. Hope you are managing to keep your staff safe”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent and friendly service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Ordered my Snowbee fly tying vice which arrived on time. Easy to order online, kept up to date on its progress & delighted with it. Thanks folks, perfect shopping experience. Derick.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Quick delivery and great service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“quality products , fair prices, quick delivery life as it should be, many thanks”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very friendly staff and made to feel very welcome. A choice of tea or coffee. Left to look at everything without being pressured into buying. They got some items for me which they did not have in stock and delivered by first class post in a few days. Could not be faulted in any way.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great Service & Selection / Quick shipping to US. Recommended”

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Posted 5 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews