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

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Once again excellent service from guys who know and love what they do.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“It is refreshing and reassuring to receive such good service, it doesn't matter what you buy or how much you spend (some things are free) you are always treated kindly and courteously. It must be a nice place to work.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The materials are EXCELLENT! Really first class. And the service is also extremely good, shipping is fast and packaging is careful. I just wish I had mor etime to tie flies...”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I have always had a high quality product and reliable service from The Essential Fly. Steve Bietkowski”

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Posted 7 years ago

“excellent service”

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Posted 7 years ago

“I was really pleased with how quickly the team at Essential Fly processed my order and am delighted with my new UV torch”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent quality product and super service!!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“"Great to do business with"”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Quick communication with a great selection of fly fishing items difficult to locate locally. Processed and shipped quickly! Good place to buy from.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great service selection and prices. Live in Canada and purchase and shipping us great. However, given I live in Canada tracking information (tracking # and carrier) should be available for parcels as to better track shipments from the customers end.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Everything I order from the Essential Fly arrives sooner than I expect, and in good condition. My last order was for Condor substitute, and nobody I regularly deal with in the States had any. Thank you for excellent service.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Sensational. Would highly recommend. Customer service second to none. Very satisfied”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Fast and correct as usual.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“quality product, delivery could be faster”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Friendly customer service and good products.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“quick service with very competitive prices and great advice when needed.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“as always - excellent service and reasonable priced materials”

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Posted 7 years ago

“If it is in stock very prompt. If it isn’t not waiting too long on delivery. Packaging very good and postal charges are reasonable.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Great delivery , good stock levels , good choice of products .”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The service I received was very informative, prompt and in fact excellent. The only thing I was disappointed with was the fact that you do not take the VAT off for channel island sales like all the other major retailers do.”

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Posted 7 years ago

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