The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,217 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,217 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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“I like the “Availability, In stock/Lead Time” information coupled with prompt deliver and their all-round good service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Excellent quality”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very good service and would have been 5 stars but just 2 -3 days after placing an order for just short of £200 I received a 20% discount code.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“My experience with this company was very good with professional services and quick delivery on my order, it is a company I would deal with in the future.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“very good coq de leon tailing pack great price & service thank you”

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Posted 5 years ago

“always had good service and products very pleased with my purchases”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I am a fly tying addict. I buy materials from these guys regularly. Great range of products and excellent service.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I haven’t used the flies yet but they look good.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I always use Essential Fly when purchasing Certain fly tying items, their service is great, price is excellent and most importantly the quality of their products is 1st class. I’d certainly recommend this company for any of your fly fishing needs”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Prompt service”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I don’t tie my own flies and Essential’s flies are some of the best flies I buy. They seem to be robust in that they don’t fall apart after the first catch and, unlike a number of nice flies, the hooks are generally strong - which is important for stillwaters where fish are often stocked much bigger than you’d find wild. They also have an expanding collection of barbless flies, which helps since my person decision to only by barbless, as far as possible.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“This is the first time I have ordered from The Essential Fly. The service was prompt and efficient. I would recommend them to anyone looking for fishing flies. I will be using them again. I have also told my friends about them.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Very good service as usual Keep up the good work I’ll be back”

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Posted 6 years ago

“very prompt delivery. well packaged. exactly as described. trod my new fly rod out on the Tiny River Crane last night 4 beautiful wild brownies.fantastic rod”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very rapid delivery excellent service products conformed to those appearing on the web site thanks”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Essential fly always deliver on quality and time. Value for money all the way. Great service.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Although there was a problem with the order/ delivery I have to say that once I contacted customer services Sarah delivered the best costumer service I have ever received. She was helpful, interested and went the extra mile. Sorry don’t know her surname but if you have a employee of the month award it should go to Sarah. When the product did arrive it was perfect.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Prompt service with deliveries made very quickly accompanied by excellent advice on all subjects, fly tying materials and tackle for exotic fishing (in this case tiger fishing in Africa).”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Flies arrived as ordered and full refund for some out of stock.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“The level of customer service is just superb every time. Nothing is too much trouble, and the quality of fly tying materials available is always excellent. Orders are promptly despatched, and are competitively priced. Essential Fly should be the 'one stop shop' for all fly tyers. Tony Freeman (Nidderdale A.C.)”

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Posted 6 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,217 reviews