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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“Wonderful selection of items that would otherwise be very hard to get here across the pond. Great prices and service. Will certainly keep shopping with the Essential Fly.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I was delighted with the service and prompt delivery to Wyoming in the USA. I was hoping that the names of each of these classic wet flies would be included on the display card so that I would know what fly I was using as well as what fly to reorder when needed. Thank you for the excellent products and service.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I occasionally buy flies from this company and have had no problems . The latest delivery was a surprise in being an unexpected magazine competition prize. I can say that the quality of the flies, mainly buzzers and nymphs I would rate as excellent and when I've 'lost' these will go back to buy more. Thank you The essential Fly.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“A very quick and efficient service with updates on product availability where necessary and prompt details about my success in the TF October competition.The standard of flies is excellent and represents good value for money.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Material was as ordered. No complaint. Shipment a bit slow (possibly due to the carrier). Will purchase again.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent service and prompt delivery. I was a little unhappy about the hackle being thicker than I expected but the dubbing was fantastic.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent selection of flies and other goodies. The flies do work ..... :-) Delivery is always next day - highly recommended.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Ordered Olive Hares Mask and it arrived within two days, great service, great quality product.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Shipment to Norway as ordered. Very Nice :)”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I have yet to receive my order, but I'm in the US and I wasn't expecting it yet. You folks filled the order and shipped it out very quickly. I'll mention that I emailed a query and Sarah responded promptly and precisely. (Thank you again, Sarah!) Based on my experience so far, I expect I'll be quite happy with the materials I've ordered and will be adding Essential Fly to my list of fly tying sources. Did I mention the free worldwide shipping? Thanks!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Always great flies, great prices and very fast delivery”

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Posted 10 years ago

“First time using this company but feel sure I will use them again. Can't fault the service.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I purchased some straggle string as I wanted to tie some fairly small flies and this was advertised as the thinnest micro chenille available. The product is brilliant, lots of different colours and very easy to use with superb results. Service is good and I particularly like the tying tips and other info that are sent on a regular basis. Very pleased.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Very happy with the service and guidance given on this purchase and the desire to please very refreshing”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I just wish all my online purchases were as easy, pleasurable, professional and satisfactory, as when dealing with Ann and Simon of Essential Fly. Congrats! Ron Lees.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“i usually tie all my own flies but due to age and arthritis i now find that some of the more intricate patterns are too fiddly for me o i have started o buy from Essential fly and have found there quality to be very good with prompt delivery all at reasonable prices”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent as ever. Quality product and quick delivery”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Flies look great going to try them tomorrow so time will tell + if weather is right, tight lines...”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Fantastic service. Ordered on line, goods posted next day and arrived the following day. Goods just as ordered. Great value too.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Well as a new boy to fly fishing and in need of tippet leaders and fly's. I gave them a ring and arranged a visit, as I was going to be in Yorkshire. Ann and Sahara were so helpful. some hour and twenty minutes later and £100 lighter I left with a box full of various fly's for all seasons. IF you need help or information with what to buy ring them. Good quality products and great service all done with friendliness. Thank you Ann and Sahara at Essential Fly. D.K.Hardcastle from the Sussex”

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Posted 10 years ago

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