The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,282 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,282 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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“Great products and thoughtful extras on website. Usually very fast dispatch. Only minor point is holding an entire order if one component is back listed or requires acquisition from a manufacturer. Would be nice to get the available stuff as normal or to be given that option even if it needed extra P&P charge.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“First class Service and excellent product delivered rapidly very impressed”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very good delivery time product came as ordered could have ordered a different thread and the same colour which would have been a lot Finer”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Always good products, very helpful and have a good customer service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Always good quality materials and excellent customer service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Notified yesterday arrived today fantastic service as is the norm”

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Posted 5 years ago

“excellent service s always. No real delay to Ireland in spite of Covid 19”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service fast delivery purchased some small size 18 flies which are difficult to find very good quality this is one of best mail order company's I've used”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very helpful advice on getting the basics for a first time fly fisher. Andy put together a basket of gear after a phone consult. Very happy with the quality and price and customer service. Would definitely use again and recommend to others.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Fast delivery caught my first rainbow trout on cdc emerger hope rest of my fly Collection catch me plenty more fish happy days Charlie”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very well tied flies and a speedy delivery service. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service for delivery and price. One of the items I ordered was the Mustad snap hooks and have the following comments. The hooks were easy to tie on however because of the fine tippet material it was easy for the hook to come off because of the gap at the ring. In addition I found it difficult to attach a fly or to remove it afterwards. There was a serious risk of getting a fly hook embedded in your fingers. It may get better with practice but at this moment in time I cannot recommend the snap hooks without a word of caution.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service and great products.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent in every way-loved the fact that all flies were sent individually identified!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent products. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Website a little clunky”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent service and fast delivery quality gear would highly recommend”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Top quality service and goods there are many suppliers out there For fly fishing items but I now only use Essential Fly As service is so quick and five star.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very helpful, friendly, and professional advice, really quick Dali very. Cheers 😃”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Recently made a purchase of flys and was delighted with the product and service making an order was made easy and simply and flys were very well made best I’ve seen in ages order was at my door in a week over sea so was well pleased will definitely do business again all the best tomas (Ireland).”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very prompt delivery excellent customer service and product”

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Posted 5 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,282 reviews