The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,256 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,256 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

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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“So often one only sees the true company when a problem occurs. The Essential Fly after-sales support is exemplary.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service very good products superb selection of tying silks”

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Posted 5 years ago

“A really good assortment of fly tying materials and a very expedient delivery service, all at competitive prices. Usually my first choice of supplier.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I now have all the different colour versions of C J's Duck's Dun in all sizes. They occupy over half of my fly box and they are the go to fly.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great store to deal with. Excellent prices and pretty quick delivery to Australia”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great service and quick delivery”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Good quality flies and excellent service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very good service, from people that know their stuff”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Really helpful personal service with knowledgable staff on the end of the phone.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“First experience of The Essential Fly and bought two items a Monomaster Waste Nylon holder and a Greys Landing net both at excellent Black Friday prices that were delivered very quickly at reasonable postage cost. Very pleased all round and would use the company again.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great products and staff help. The only area for improvement would be tracking orders across international borders a bit better. Very pleased overall!”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 11th December 2019

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Posted 5 years ago

“I think your products are very good, and also speedy postage”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great service,e.g they refunded immediately a non stock item .Can strongly recommend this company.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“This is a must visit for all fly fishermen the staff are all extremely helpful and pleasant offering tea or coffee the flies are brilliant and the help and advice you recieved is second to none I bought a new rod Andy took me outsideand spent ages with me trying different lines till I was sorted he also gave me a few casting instructions to help me I am extremely grateful to Andy and staff thanks very much.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Always good products at good prices. Always arrive in good time.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Well stocked with quality fly tying materials and equipment and tackle. Friendly and knowledgable staff. Highly recommended”

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Posted 5 years ago

“The Essential Fly has been able to provide me with items that I have found unavailable elsewhere, at reasonable cost. I also enjoy receiving additional information on new and relevant flyfishing techniques, even when they are not specifically relevant to our situation down south. I look forward to visiting The Essential Fly when I next travel to the mother country.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Easy to order, good choice of items. Speedy delivery. No complaints from any time I've used them.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very quick delivery, flies excellent can't wait to try them.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Great Flies 100% Reliable 👍”

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Posted 5 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,256 reviews