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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,100 Reviews
97 %
of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly
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4.8
Based on 2,100 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
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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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Wayne Davies
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“High quality Veniard Floss, Osprey Hooks and wide range of Fly Fishing products, with great delivery service.”
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Posted 17 hours ago
Ross Carnegie
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“Super fast delivery and the best of materials, large stockist of semperfli so it’s a no brainer 🎣🎣”
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Posted 2 days ago
Douglas Bow
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“Ordered on the Monday arrived on Tuesday top quality flies very happy customer”
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Posted 1 week ago
Charles Hunter
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“Julie who I speak to when placing telephone orders is always very helpful and will often suggest different and more suitable answers to my queries and consult with other colleagues and suppliers to answer my questions and then take the time and trouble to call me back, truly exceptional in this day and age!”
The Essential Fly 5 star review on 14th July 2024
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Posted 1 week ago
Tim Carr
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“The Essential Fly are my go to company for supplying quality flies. Any issues are quickly sorted out to good satisfaction. I am very happy with the quick postage too and customer service. I will be continuing to use them .”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Danny Ruddock
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“Website easy to use, good variety of gear and prompt delivery. Had small problem with website wanting to charge me postage for an order over £50 but a phone call sorted that out straight away. Would definitely recommend.”
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Posted 3 weeks ago
Nick Pemberton
Verified Buyer
“Good flies Good service”
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Posted 4 weeks ago
Anonymous
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“Excellent quality flies with quick delivery.”
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Posted 4 weeks ago
Reginald Anderson
Verified Buyer
“Excellent service and excellent staff. Would recommend this company to all my angling friends. Tight lines Reg.”
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Posted 4 weeks ago
Ralph Duff
Verified Buyer
“Well made flies.”
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Posted 1 month ago
Graeme Sharp
Verified Buyer
“Excellent range and good communication. Only draw back is how long it takes to receive orders”
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Posted 1 month ago
Michael Hewitson
Verified Buyer
“Anything i purchase from Essential fly is quality”
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Posted 1 month ago
David Beers
Verified Buyer
“I haven't used my airflo sinking leader yet but it arrived very quickly.”
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Posted 1 month ago
Roger Jones
Verified Buyer
“Fine products, exemplary service.”
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Posted 1 month ago
Roy Bailey
Verified Buyer
“Very quick service and good products as always.”
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Posted 1 month ago
Richard Ashby
Verified Buyer
“I've been a customer for years and always found flies to be high quality and experienced excellent service. This time they went above and beyond. I called to check delivery times, my order was processed right away, and I received it next day. It was a gift for a friend so I was really pleased to receive it in time for our fishing trip. Thank you The Essential Fly, really impressive customer service!”
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Posted 1 month ago
Peter Chennell
Verified Buyer
“Great company to deal with. Helpful and efficient. I will buy from them again.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Mark Fischer
Verified Buyer
“My order went fine and the flies were tied very well. Thanks, Mark”
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Posted 2 months ago
Hi ! In response to your feedback, we can reassure you that your order has been dealt with promptly! It left us the day after you placed your order ie on 14th May. You were sent details of the dispatch to your email as standard at the time. Please check your spam folder in case its in there. We see you live in the States, so it may take a few days to arrive but we invite you to get in touch directly via customerservices@theessentialfly.com or 00 44 1757 333003 if you have any queries at any time. We will be happy to help you. We hope you enjoy your flies! With best wishes Team TEF
Posted 2 months ago
As a follow up, we have checked the tracking and can see that your order was delivered to you yesterday. We hope you get out fishing with them soon and that they are lucky for you. Thanks Team TEF
Posted 2 months ago
Thank you for your kind update following our earlier conversation. We are glad to hear your order was received well and that you like the flies. Tight lines!
Posted 1 month ago
Ivan Giochev
Verified Buyer
“Great products and fast delivery. Excellent service.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Andrew Arkell
Verified Buyer
“Everything I have ordered from The Essential Fly has arrived quickly and as ordered. I was unsure when a new rod would arrive so I ‘phoned the customer service line and got the information I wanted from a friendly and efficient actual human. Very happy overall.”
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Posted 2 months ago
The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,100 reviews
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