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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“Very good service used before satisfactory. The fly caught a nice trout.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Always a pleasure to deal with, great selection of goods, and if you need to speak to a member of staff they are very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Ordered some AHRX hooks that were showing "in stock" although it turned out one particular size that I needed wasn't. I was kept informed and within a few extra days they arrived with me”

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Posted 1 year ago

“These are first class products with a proactive and helpful staff, the capes are good and the service excellent”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 18th May 2023

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great selection and extremely fast delivery. Flies are good quality on decent hooks, tho some patterns arrive looking a little different to the photo. Caledonian flies always excellent. Shopped here many times and will continue to.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Excellent quality - fast delivery 🚚”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Excellent service as usual and the thread I ordered is superb.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Excellent and prompt service”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Excellent service, prompt and very competitive price.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“This was without doubt the best price for what is an excellent product. The 2 spools arrived just in time as I had a competition next day. Thank you”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Flies were very effective. The service from Essential Fly was excellent”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Very helpful lady on the phone. Great ambassador for the company.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I recently made a purchase with The Essential Fly. Their professionalism , quick response to inquirys was excellant! I highly recommend them!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service as usual”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The website is clean easy and the delivery swift and promt I couldn't complain I found what I wanted and ordered.***** Service.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“My first order from Essential Fly and they couldn’t have been more helpful, efficient or friendly.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“BRILLIANT products that will always give results, Excellent prices and very fast delivery, give them a try you won’t regret it .”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 21st April 2023

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent service as usual ! Thanks”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Extremely helpful staff and brilliant prices with quick delivery. Highly recommend.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“My go-to site for ALL my fl tying kit!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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