The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,218 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,218 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

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Hans came to our fly tying club - The MasterTtruttas - now sadly disbanded - many years ago and taught us the Klinkhamer amongst other flies so I knew his DVD was likely to be very good. I was not disappointed - it is excellent with updates on his favourite flies.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Quick, efficient and good value. What more could you ask.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Fast Service and very fair postage to the States!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Prompt efficient service I will be using this seller again.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great products, great prices, and great service.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very prompt service, plenty of information about dispatch etc., Thank you.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Hi the items I ordered were delivered on time as advised and were of the standard and quality expected my brother was extremely happy with the present.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Super fast and efficient service- thank you!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The staff are very helpful and orders are usually quick but if there is going to be a delay as an item is out of stock they tell you immediately. The prices are competitive and better than many and like all sites some things are cheaper and others a tad more expensive. Their range of hooks is very good and are comparable with those costing a lot more.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“My original order arrived damaged, probably in transit. They arranged for a replacement in reasonable time, communicated well throughout and were professional and friendly throughout. Overall good customer service. Maybe try a different courier?”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Goods arrived in a well packaged box and delivery was extremely prompt”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I had been looking for Veniard's mirror flash( non crinkle) for quite some time. I had the product code but I searched in vain until I returned to the EF. Problem solved. I used the website, bought the stuff which arrived proto. A good job all round.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent products and service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I first purchased from The Essential Fly a few days ago... what a refreshing pleasure! Uncomplicated, efficient, to the point and intelligent. This how a company (all companies) should be. Please do not change”

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Posted 8 years ago

“As usual, very happy with the service, so quick from ordering to delivery.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“fast delivery and very good flyes as allways thanks happy custermer”

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Posted 8 years ago

“They are very friendly and knowledgeable guys, who always give sound advice. They have a wide range of tying materials in stock and get other items within a few days.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Very quick delivery and the flies work well!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Next day delivery of all items requested. Excellent!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“First class. Quick delivery.”

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Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,218 reviews