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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,066 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

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4.8

Based on 2,066 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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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“I was very happy with the quality of the trout wet flies I received from The Essential Fly and also the very swift delivery of the package.”

Posted 3 years ago

“the bottom line is this,you carry products that we don't see in the u.s.and always have things I really like to buy.after 57 years of tying flies,i'm still always saying,this is the last purchase.”

Posted 6 years ago

“I have ordered flies from Essential Fly for several years and have always found them of the highest quality. My only caveat has been on the last two occasions when ordering a number of flies, the entire order has been delayed by weeks not days due to the unavailability of one selection - resulting in their arrival after the the date required. As a constructive point I would cheerfully pay to receive the bulk of the order earlier with the the remainder to follow.”

Posted 9 months ago

“Brilliant service and great price thank you will use again”

Posted 3 years ago

“The best dealer In the uK for all your fly tying and fly fishing needs. Excellent customer service. I would Highly recommend them to all anglers”

Posted 3 years ago

“Great choice, competitive prices prompt delivery.”

Posted 2 weeks ago

“All materials i bought i am very happy with,keenly priced and good quality.”

Posted 2 months ago

“Great range of products, high quality and reasonably priced. Fast delivery too.”

Posted 6 months ago

“ordered a spool of thread , the package arrived , however , the thread had been removed during transit so no thread in package .contacted the company and sent pics of the package , however no replacement or refund was sent . Was contacted in due course and my issue dealt with very proffesionally .All in all very good service .”

Posted 8 months ago

Hello, Following your original order PO133286 which you informed us was received but empty a replacement was issued under PO133418. Following this replacement being sent on the 17/7/23 Royal Mail advised it was delivered on 19/7/23 at 11:06am. Our customer service team were in communication with you about this and after you confirmed that you had not received it we then on the 28/7/23 issued you a £5 voucher to use against a future purchase. Not only did we re-issue your order but provided a voucher when the replacement was advised as not received. As a valued customer since 2010 and this being the first instance of any issue I do hope that you will continue to work with us as we value every customer and will do our best to resolve any issues which arise. Kind regards TEF

Posted 8 months ago

“Very very good”

Posted 9 months ago

“Excellent company to do business with. Great selection of fly fishing and fly tying products backed up by first-class customer service. The day after I submitted my online order I realised I'd selected the wrong type of backing line. A quick telephone call to the company and it was sorted out immediately without any fuss. Will definitely be re-visiting.”

Posted 9 months ago

“Awaiting latest order but previous order was exactly what I ordered and in good time. It would be great if you could expedite my order from last week.”

Posted 9 months ago

“Quick delivery, and very pleased with the quality of flies which always catch trout.”

Posted 10 months ago

“Excellent service and products”

Posted 10 months ago

“Punctual delivery, on a difficult item, to obtain. Pleased with the item.”

Posted 10 months ago

“Muddler flies purchased at a fantastic price and beautifully tied! Top work and will definitely be back!”

Posted 10 months ago

“Very helpful and very efficient...charming people”

Posted 10 months ago

“Delivered on time, well packaged.”

Posted 10 months ago

“Great fast service with top draw products, only down side is you have to pay for postage where other companies provide it free.”

Posted 10 months ago

“Excellent service. Thank you”

Posted 10 months ago

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The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,066 reviews