The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,207 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,207 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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“Excellent Company that overcomes any issue.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Very nicely tied flies. Arrived quickly . Sadly I am collecting not fishing due to the rain but fingers crossed it dries up soon .”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Flies are always first class well packaged for delivery great company to deal with”

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Posted 11 months ago

“A well stocked shop excellent service and delivery.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“I have used EF off and on for some years and found their flies to be good quality. I was pleased when they started a barbless collection but recently disappointed to find their barbless selection (esp., buzzers, crunchers and PTN) has become a bit limited. I hope the barbless selection will expand soon.”

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Posted 11 months ago

Hi Mr Burridge and thank you for your custom, we appreciate being able to supply you with your flies. With regards to barbless ranges, we do have dedicated departments for these. Here are a few for you https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-buzzers.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-cruncher-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-diawl-bach-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-pheasant-tail-nymph-flies-ptn.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-traditional-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-lure-streamer.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-gold-ribbed-hares-ear-nymph-flies-grhe.html We hope you find these links helpful and of course that the flies are to your liking! If we can ever be of any help to you please do get in touch via email or phone, our team are on hand! Thank you Team TEF

Posted 11 months ago

“Great service and fast shipping to Canada!”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Good quality products. Good price. Dispatched quickly”

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Posted 11 months ago

“A good range of flies. High quality product. In stock and quick delivery.”

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Posted 11 months ago

“First class service and good as always”

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Posted 11 months ago

“Great choice, competitive prices prompt delivery.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Very nice quality”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Awesome flies for both freshwater and sea fishing”

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Posted 1 year ago

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

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Posted 1 year ago

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

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Posted 1 year ago

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

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Posted 1 year 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

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,207 reviews