The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,224 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,224 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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“Prompt shipping, good quality, fair prices. What else ?”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good quick & courteous service. Always possible to speak to them on the phone. Good website & usually have what I want”

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Posted 7 years ago

“fair pricing and prompt delivery”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good quality products at competitive prices. Prompt international delivery.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“First class service, arrived promptly and at the best price I could find. Steve”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Fast delivery, nice packaging, everything intact. The addition of a couple of free flies was very welcome as well.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“THIS WAS MY FIRST ON LINE PURCHASE WITH THE ESSENTIAL FLY AND ALTHOUGH NONE OF THE ITEMS WAS SHOWN IN STOCK WHEN I PLACED MY ORDER IT DID SAY ON THEIR SITE IT COULD TAKE 4-7 DAYS FROM THE SUPPPLIER. I AM PLEASED TO SAY I RECEIVED MY ODER WITHIN 6 DAYS COMPLETE AND IN GOOD ORDER. THANK YOU.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“VERY COURTEOUS AND HELPFUL”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very prompt delivery my items are exactly as ordered and seen flies are exspertly made over very pleased and would highly recommend thank you”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Prompt response and quality products done in a nice friendly way”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service from an extensive catalogue. Informative website and news items for the dedicated piscator. Look no further!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very efficient - great selection.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good quality items with good service. What more can you ask?”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I phoned to place an order and was greeted by a receptionist who was genuinely really helpful and courteous, sadly qualities rarely experienced these days I think she was covering as she mentioned she had a young baby”

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Posted 7 years ago

“It's difficult to get fly tying materials here in Germany but it's really easy and quick to order my stuff from essential flies and they are usually here within 14 days... cheers!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I got exactly what I ordered,no fuss thank you”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The purchase was spot on Thanks Pat”

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Posted 7 years ago

“This is a relatively small outlet on Ebay and elsewhere but their service and attention to detail in ensuring an excellent customer experience is second to none. When you perhaps cannot find something on the site or it is out of stock, it is always worth a chat with this company as they search elsewhere to meet specific requirements where possible. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very helpful information on the website and excellent service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Always good service. Nice flies. Fast shipping to U.S.”

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Posted 7 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,224 reviews