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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“because some of the things i ordered were not in stock delivery took a bit longer than it should, but very grateful for the free gift, thank you. will order again”

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Posted 4 years ago

“First time of using Essential fly very pleased with flies and will using them again in the near future”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Great service quick delivery good quality flies and tying materials will definitely be ordering again bonus free gift perfect 😀”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Very efficient ordering service good quality flies and a real person on hand to talk to if you want to change your order before it has been shipped. Keep up the good work.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“A friendly family company who provide a prompt and professional service covering a wide range of anglers' requirements. They are always pleased to spend time discussing customers' queries to ensure that even their smallest orders are efficiently met.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“After an initial telephone conversation with Sarah, where her knowledge & advice were invaluable, the items were delivered to me the following day & this during the Corona Virus lockdown period! A fantastic service. Well done. Phil N.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Smooth seamless and consistent efficiency 👍🏻”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Excellent prompt service backed by friendly helpful staff”

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Posted 4 years ago

“With an excellent range of products and materials and a speedy and reliable service the Essential Fly team have become my first choice when buying quality fly-tying gear.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Lockdown has had me at the tying bench more often, sometimes without what I need. On a friends recommendation I called the shop and the lovely Ann was very helpful indeed with everything delivered as promised. Don’t feel a need to try anywhere else now, I think I have found my favourite distributor of all things fly tying at last. 🎣🎣🎣🎣. Take care”

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Posted 4 years ago

Wow thank you so very much for your very kind feedback. This means so much to us. Thank you

Posted 4 years ago

“Great range of products, reasonably priced and delivered quickly.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Great service. Fast deliveries.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“essential fly is a quality company providing quality products at competitive prices. Their service is excellent and the site provides nuggets of information that lightens the day. Go to the best👍”

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Posted 4 years ago

“first class, great service, fast delivery, good quality, highly recommended”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Some beautifully tied flies that represented good value for money and delivered quickly and efficiently.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Great service with a personal touch. Order arrived promptly with regular updates on status. Cannot fault them.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“As always, order fulfilled and delivered very quickly. Excellent service.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Highly recommend ,rod arrived well before expected date .”

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Posted 5 years ago

“My order came well before the likely date and there was a free gift which was totally unexpected. A small generosity that added to the delight of the day. Thank you. Will be using both tools this weekend.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Essential Fly is my go to site for fly tying materials. Always a 5 star service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

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