The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 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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“Good prompt Service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Provide useful information and good products with guidance on how to use them where appropriate.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Good selection of fly tying materials. Prompt delivery on orders placed”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I bought these flies for my husband and he's delighted with them. He's new to nymph fishing and has had success with them already!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The Essential Fly team are on hand to help with everything from what you need and what you probably don't, time for tea and tuition. Great materials at great prices. Definitely going to be a regular haunt!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“As usual, fast efficient service at a great price.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“My order was dealt with quickly and I was kept informed of progress when one item was a special order. I had made a mistake on my order and it took a short friendly and very helpful call to sort it out. My order arrived in a timely manner as agreed. The order which contained about 40 individual pieces including flies, rod, lines, leaders etc, was completely accurate and on time. An OTIF of 100% for those who know what I mean! All in all, I received a thoughtful, helpful and professional service from start to finish and I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Very quick responce”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I have used essential fly several times now and have found their service to be excellent and quality of goods supplied are to a very high standard. Totally happy with recommending them to anyone contemplating using them.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Always good value and prompt despatch.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“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

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews