The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,256 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,256 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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“Excellent quality flies and tippets, last a serious amount of time and can take a beating from trout but still do their job well”

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Posted 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 years ago

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

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Posted 8 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 8 years ago

“Always a quick turnaround from ordering to delivery. Thankyou”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I will order from Essential Fly again in the future.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent and prompt service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Fantastic and speedy service! Flies are of top quality...used the dry flies the day after delivery and they worked a charm. keep up the good work”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I am a fishing guide in northern Sakatchewan. I have used your pike flies in Charteuse and flash to have my guests catch pike . Some over 40". I will use your nymphs for grayling next summer. Thanks for the great service.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Excellent stuff, fast delivery, reasonable prices.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“A good range of gear all good quality and good service.As a Semperfli usuer it does'nt get any better !”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Inferno Bugs are the only flies I have really tried so far. If fish are interested, they can be very interested! Like the info provided on website, emails etc.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Broad range of choice and quick despatch”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Great selection and good website. Very fast delivery!! Great service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Good delivery excellent quality”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Superb service”

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Posted 8 years ago

“very fast delivery great service thanks”

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Posted 8 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,256 reviews