The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,309 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,309 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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“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

“All the gear I ordered was delivered quickly and is now doing sterling service”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Top quality flies at excellent prices. Really good value and quick delivery. Good choice of barbless patterns - ideal for c&r.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Have always found them helpful and knowledgeable when ever I have contacted them and items are sent out quickly so you can use them as soon as possible. Have use for many years and will continue to do so.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Everything delivered as ordered. Very prompt and efficient service. Will definitely use them again.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I have just received my pack of sandys assasins emergers and they look fantastic i have yet to try them but if they are anywhere near as good as sandys blank buster buzzers i will be more than happy.The essential fly is the place to go for all your flies and fly tying with great service and quality products fantastic you wont be disappointed take a look at this beauty i nailed on a buzzer a week ago early april tight lines.”

The Essential Fly 5 star review on 6th April 2019

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Posted 6 years ago

“Extremely knowledgeable helpful and customer friendly”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I was a little surprised to have to wait a week for a packet of replacement hooks but the apology and gift (dubbing materials) made up for it. You showed understanding and empathy.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“All top notch quality materials and excellant service. Many items that are very hard to find in the USA.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Fantastic product,and first class service,pleasure to deal with.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Super. Many thanks for the gift.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“Very good service and good quality flies and tackle. Prompt and efficient.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“I recently bought some flies from Essential Fly. They were delivered almost by return of post although only basic delivery was selected. The flies were all well tied with good materials on good hooks. I used them to good effect at Clatworthy reservoir (Somerset) this weekend. Well done and thanks to Essential Fly.”

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Posted 6 years ago

“To Essential Fly. I am writing to acknowledge receipt of my order of traditional trout wet flies. The flies are very well tied and colour perfect.”

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Posted 6 years ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,309 reviews