The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,303 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,303 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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“After some initial confusion, correct and complete order promptly delivered. Excellent, courteous communication”

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Posted 10 years ago

“clear website that made buying straight-forward and delivered as promised”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I live in the US. I buy from The Essential Fly. That should tell you every thing you need to now. Thanks again. A+++++!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I have bought from The Essential Fly a few times in the past and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the service and quality they provide.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The packaging was beautifully done and the contents were safe inside. No idea how to make flies, but the fine wire purchased will be perfect for an art project I am about to embark on and the colour range is lovely, really bold. if I ever want to make a fly or several, I will certainly come back to The Essential Fly”

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Posted 10 years ago

“A fast & efficient service. Will definitely use again soon. Flies purchased appear well made. Will find out for sure over next few days.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Great service! Highly recommended. Etienne Verhasselt - Belgium Passioned Spey Caster with a heart for King Salmon www.allvision.be”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Very impressively tied flies and extraordinarily well labelled ( for easy identification) . A great service .”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Excellent service, keen prices and very fast delivery, I appreciate these qualities, that's why I keep coming back to Essential Fly”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I recently made a mistake on an order and The Essential Fly were brilliant and very fast at sorting it all out for me. Excellent business, second to none.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Well tied, great quality flies. Excellent customer service.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Speedy and hassle free, both in the ordering process and the delivery service I have received on every occasion I have used the essential fly. Can 't ask for anything more than that. Adrian, Wrexham.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Entirely Satisfied Fast Delivery Good Price Great Company to Deal With”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Having been and still involved in fly fishing in the west of scotland i was very impressed by the service you afforded me in my recent purchase. Effortless and very efficient I will be back thank you.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Superb service as usual, you are to be congratulated. Ordered one day, fishing with them the next. Many thanks Keith Gregory”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Products, packaging and service excellent.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Unbelievable company, I contacted them through Facebook looking for wire for jewelry making (not fishing) nevertheless the person I was chatting with researched and found what I wanted , spent hours (out of office hours) doing this, the next day sent the wire that I got very quickly and I am delighted with.highly recommend this company so does my hubby an avid Fisher man .”

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Posted 10 years ago

“As ever a first class service. Ordered Wednesday and delivered Friday. Top quality.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This is a great company with a good clear easy to use web site and good prompt service. Any problems (hardly any) are dealt with promptly with the customer in mind. There prices are vey competitive, you could not wish to deal with a better company The web site also has good fishing advice Rowland Elvidge, St Albans”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Very good service, will certainly use again”

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Posted 10 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,303 reviews