The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,218 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,218 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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“Superfast delivery with a top quality product. Within minutes of using an Erics beetle fly purchased from you I was hooked onto a 3 pound rainbow :)”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick seamless dealing”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I ordered and payed for two of an item, but unfortunately due to a sorting error I only received one. I sent an email to the customer service and within 20 minutes had a reply explaining the error. Later that day I received another email saying my item was on its way. I received it the next day. Fantastic.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very pleased with the order i had....”

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Posted 7 years ago

“It was so good to receive the flys the next day, also good that your range is getting more barbless. Very many thanks”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Fast service, excellent product and a very good price. Thank you”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Products as described with a fast service, Many thanks”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The lady i was speaking was very nice and good at her job”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very good will shop again”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Prompt and efficient service as previous orders”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Products are first class delivery is very fast”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The products got to me very quickly and the quality of the products was fantastic!!. I will be using your shop again. Tyvmuchness!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick delivery, comprehensive products.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I purchase most of my tying material online as I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan....there are very few stores and it's a long way between them, but the fishing is second to none! Your business reply's to my order the day I make it and keeps me informed as to where in the process it is....unlike most of the others I have dealt with. Your prices are good and you carry items I haven't been able to find elsewhere. I will be shopping at your site again. Thank you!!! Steve”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Easy to order and shipping was almost immediate.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Spot on delivery and quality.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Absolutely brilliant. Only criticism is that the bodies of the Walkers Killers I used very successfully for many years in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe were more red. I love the flies and will be back for more. I'm guessing that maybe the trout here want something a bit subtle. External feathers are absolutely spot on! I'll be back.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very good service THANK YOU But i have to work all day i can't be home for deliveres ? Is there another way”

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Posted 7 years ago

Hi and thank you for your kind feedback. Yes there is another way to accept your delivery! When ordering, at the check out stage, there is an option to deliver to an alternative address - perhaps your work address or family member. (Look out for the click box underneath your account address) A lot of customers take advantage of this option and we hope it works for you. Let us know if you need any help at all. Kind regards Ann

Posted 7 years ago

“Very good service and nice communication!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very pleasant on the phone and speedy delivery”

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Posted 7 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,218 reviews