The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,221 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,221 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 91%
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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“Extremely knowledgeable helpful and customer friendly”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I was a little surprised to have to wait a week for a packet of replacement hooks but the apology and gift (dubbing materials) made up for it. You showed understanding and empathy.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“All top notch quality materials and excellant service. Many items that are very hard to find in the USA.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Fantastic product,and first class service,pleasure to deal with.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Super. Many thanks for the gift.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very good service and good quality flies and tackle. Prompt and efficient.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I recently bought some flies from Essential Fly. They were delivered almost by return of post although only basic delivery was selected. The flies were all well tied with good materials on good hooks. I used them to good effect at Clatworthy reservoir (Somerset) this weekend. Well done and thanks to Essential Fly.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“To Essential Fly. I am writing to acknowledge receipt of my order of traditional trout wet flies. The flies are very well tied and colour perfect.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The quality of flies do not disappoint and the service is speedy.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Good well made flies, with a good selection of flies on barbless hooks.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent products at very good prices. The Essential Fly combine those with first class service and good advice to create a brilliant shop. Well worth travelling to visit.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The quality of the flies and products are amazing are very well priced and I would highly recommend”

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Posted 6 years ago

“the product meets the expectations. In the past I have made similar purchases and I was satisfied”

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Posted 6 years ago

“very good quick service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very good service, easy website and fast delivery. Will certainly use again.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Visited the shop to buy some thread, very knowledgable staff helped me to choose the new Semperfli Waxed Thread in 6/0, 8/0 and 12/0 A really nice thread to tie with, accepts dubbing extremely well, exactly the right amount of wax makes the thread very managable. Not as strong as GSP but stronger than most conventional threads. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Prices were fair and the shipping was quicker than o had expected coming to the United States. Will definately purchase from them again.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very friendly and helpfull.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Brilliant service without hassle. Spoke on the phone as they rang me back. Excellent and sorted out my enquiries. Was then able to make my purchases knowing that I had ordered the correct items. Would definitely recommend.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Excellent service and fly products. I tie river and saltwater flies and this company provides a great range of materials”

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Posted 6 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,221 reviews