The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,327 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,327 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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“Excellent value for money and immediate despatch of goods for next day delivery can't be beaten. My first shop stop.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Had a very good day with your buzzers bite after bite”

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Posted 9 years ago

“as usual very prompt and efficient service with good comunications as to delivery dates for items on special order, well done and amny thanks”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very prompt service, flies received the next day, will use the company regularly”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Wasn't able to use the website because too complicated and I'm sure it could be easier but I telephoned in desperation and was helped very well.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Quality of flies very good and large variety to choose from with background information on each. The speediness of getting the product beats all. I'm very happy to be a repeat customer to Essential Fly.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“You can judge a company by what happens when things go wrong. I ordered flies were not what I thought they were and contacted your office. No problem just send them back for credit. The people I have dealt with, Ann and Simon always share a joke and are very helpful. I have no hesitation id recommended the company. Roger C Bennett Somerset”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very prompt service and the flies came well protected. The quality of the flies is excellent and I look forward to trying them out in the very near future. In summary, great service and good quality products; what more do you need.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Flies are always of good quality”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The items ordered arrived on time and are of top quality what more is there to say!!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Excellent information, illustrations and delivery service. Strongly recommended.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Quick, efficient and professional service. Fast delivery. Excellent quality flies. I will be using Essential Fly again for my fly fishing equipment. Andrew, Surrey.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Spot on service”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very happy with the goods. The service was excellent and the delivery on time. Packaging was fist class. All in all five stars.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“have not had chance to use as yet but should have success. look well tied and sturdy. next day delivery was excellent service. tks”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Very rapid order delivery and contents well packed. Excellent communication and advice. Lumisnake Snake Fly (overall length 50mm), fantastic, this is in my opinion the optimum length. Thank you.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Brilliant response, kept informed on progress of order, 24 hr delivery from order, flies look good, trying them on salmon this week!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“great service & useful advice etc. Riverside prob, ALL the fly eyes were blocked with varnish and it was just the day when the nipper/spiker was in the OTHER bag. Thanks anyway Johnhorlock.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Order arrived quickly and the flies excellent , will shop here again”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Changed my order when I ordered the wrong thing and delivered the right thing the next day. Marvelous service all round.”

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Posted 9 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,327 reviews