The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,198 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,198 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 choice, competitive prices prompt delivery.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Very nice quality”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Awesome flies for both freshwater and sea fishing”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Excellent company, delivered on time, highly recommended. Would use again.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Good quality flies delivered quickly through a great website.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“The very best service all round with some of the best fly tying materials available.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Dealing with essential Fly has been an absolute pleasure. I was not sure what I needed, so I called and spoke to Philippa, who could not have been more helpful. She did not try to sell me anything that I didn't need and simply offered excellent advice. I placed my order and everything arrived promptly. In this age of Chatbots and recorded messages, it was very refreshing to get such excellent personal service.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Quick delivery and excellent product”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Always helpful. Excellent delivery. Good range of products”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great choice of materials and speedy postage. Thanks team.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Very good to deal with! Hassle free and fantastic products”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Just received my order of Ahrex 270s hooks in size 5/0 They were out of stock for a while, but arrived quickly when available with the Predator fibres.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great service got exactly what I wanted, would order from them again thanks.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I have never been let down by Essential Fly, yous have a great customer service and all postage is always on time ie 2/3 days maximum. I will continue buying my Angling needs from yous.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Great products and delivery.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Excellent service”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Always a pleasure shopping on Essential fly can't do reviews of items bought as not used any yep but sure they will be as good as other items before.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The order took a few days to arrive, but the flies are nicely tied and I am pleased with them.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Used this company a few times now.... great prices, great service. Keep you up to date with your order. If items are not currently in stock they give you a realistic time frame at the point of order so you know exactly where you are.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Nicely tied flies and efficient service”

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Posted 1 year ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,198 reviews