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The Essential Fly Reviews

4.8 Rating 2,065 Reviews

97 %

of reviewers recommend The Essential Fly

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4.8

Based on 2,065 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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“A well stocked shop excellent service and delivery.”

Posted 16 hours ago

“I have used EF off and on for some years and found their flies to be good quality. I was pleased when they started a barbless collection but recently disappointed to find their barbless selection (esp., buzzers, crunchers and PTN) has become a bit limited. I hope the barbless selection will expand soon.”

Posted 1 day ago

Hi Mr Burridge and thank you for your custom, we appreciate being able to supply you with your flies. With regards to barbless ranges, we do have dedicated departments for these. Here are a few for you https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-buzzers.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-cruncher-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-diawl-bach-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-pheasant-tail-nymph-flies-ptn.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-traditional-nymph-flies.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-lure-streamer.html https://www.theessentialfly.com/barbless-gold-ribbed-hares-ear-nymph-flies-grhe.html We hope you find these links helpful and of course that the flies are to your liking! If we can ever be of any help to you please do get in touch via email or phone, our team are on hand! Thank you Team TEF

Posted 22 hours ago

“Great service and fast shipping to Canada!”

Posted 1 day ago

“Good quality products. Good price. Dispatched quickly”

Posted 5 days ago

“A good range of flies. High quality product. In stock and quick delivery.”

Posted 6 days ago

“First class service and good as always”

Posted 1 week ago

“Great choice, competitive prices prompt delivery.”

Posted 2 weeks ago

“Very nice quality”

Posted 2 weeks ago

“Awesome flies for both freshwater and sea fishing”

Posted 2 weeks ago

“Excellent company, delivered on time, highly recommended. Would use again.”

Posted 2 weeks ago

“Good quality flies delivered quickly through a great website.”

Posted 3 weeks ago

“The very best service all round with some of the best fly tying materials available.”

Posted 3 weeks ago

“Dealing with essential Fly has been an absolute pleasure. I was not sure what I needed, so I called and spoke to Philippa, who could not have been more helpful. She did not try to sell me anything that I didn't need and simply offered excellent advice. I placed my order and everything arrived promptly. In this age of Chatbots and recorded messages, it was very refreshing to get such excellent personal service.”

Posted 3 weeks ago

“Quick delivery and excellent product”

Posted 3 weeks ago

“Always helpful. Excellent delivery. Good range of products”

Posted 3 weeks ago

“Great choice of materials and speedy postage. Thanks team.”

Posted 4 weeks ago

“Very good to deal with! Hassle free and fantastic products”

Posted 4 weeks ago

“Just received my order of Ahrex 270s hooks in size 5/0 They were out of stock for a while, but arrived quickly when available with the Predator fibres.”

Posted 1 month ago

“Great service got exactly what I wanted, would order from them again thanks.”

Posted 1 month ago

“I have never been let down by Essential Fly, yous have a great customer service and all postage is always on time ie 2/3 days maximum. I will continue buying my Angling needs from yous.”

Posted 1 month ago

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The Essential Fly is rated 4.8 based on 2,065 reviews