The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,221 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

4.8

Based on 2,221 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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“Good looking flies - postage was a bit expensive and a bit slow”

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Posted 3 days ago

“very goood”

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Posted 5 days ago

“Great fly thing tools and good service. I've made a few purchases and will no doubt be back.👍”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Great product and excellent delivery time”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Great buy and delivery took couple days”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Great company to buy from, great prices, easy to use website & very quick delivery, perfect 👍”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Excellent service, fast delivery and good communication. Great range of products. Highly recommend”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Excellent service, fast delivery and good communication. Very good range of products. Highly recommend The Essential Fly”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Excellent quality of fly, with a wide selection available on barbless hooks.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Great service, good quality flies.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Exactly what I needed thanks very much.”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Quality flies 👍🏻”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Kitchen Sinks look well tied and will used in early May on The Spey”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

“Great quality flies and well packaged.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

“An easy transaction and great products.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

“Really happy with the selection and quality of the products available from The Essential Fly. Delivery is always quick and I find the prices really competitive.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

“Very happy !!”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

“I have just checked my bank account - you appear to have charged me twice for my last purchase. I would be pleased if you could check your account to see if it's my bank at fault”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Hello Ms Steele. For any such matters it is advised to contact customer service please via customerservices@thessentialfly.com or 01757 333003. We will draw this matter to their attention for you and ensure it is looked into. Thank you Team TEF

Posted 4 weeks ago

“Recently contacted their customer services as I need some clarity on my online purchase. What a friendly helpful service ......... I gathered from our conversation it was a family owned/run business.... and you could tell ..... couldn't have been more helpful . Good value , quality and prompt delivery . Thank you ! Keith P Northumberland”

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Posted 1 month ago

Thank you so much for your very kind review, this means the world to us. Your feedback has been shared with the team so they can all hear your lovely message. Thank you so very much again and best wishes from us all at TEF

Posted 1 month ago

“Great choice and service, would recommend 👍”

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Posted 1 month ago

The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,221 reviews