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06/16/08--03:34: Anthony Hooley on Sea Trout in Tierra Del Fuego (chan 1548408)

As seen in Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Magazine July 2008


09/12/08--04:47: Kick-Ass Damsels Released (chan 1548408)

Kick-Ass Damsels - reviewed August 2008 Total FlyFisher now available


09/18/08--00:26: Dry Fly Fishing Rigs Tips and Hints (chan 1548408)

Double dry fly rigs, dry fly and emerger and dry fly with nymph rigs..... give it a whirl.


10/02/08--23:41: Chris Faulkner First Salmon (chan 1548408)

We all know how important catching certain fish are, and first salmon are certainly one of our memorable days.


12/03/08--13:56: Sandy Dickson Moves From Fulling Mill to The Essential Fly (chan 1548408)

Sandy Dickson, the Fly Tyer's Tyer formerly tying for Crystal River and Fulling Mill has taken the role as Fly Designer with The Essential Fly


01/06/09--01:29: Joe Adams from Conneticut with Male Steelhead on our flies (chan 1548408)

Joe Adams with a beautiful Steelhead caught with just 4lb leader.


02/20/09--03:51: Dormer Treffry in New Zealand (chan 1548408)

This is what a good fly can catch!


10/10/09--02:56: CatchPro Sunglasses including Preseription Fly Fising Glasses Available (chan 1548408)

CatchPro glasses available. Superb with 3 interchangeable lenses.


04/20/10--05:01: Customer Complaint From Barry Clark (chan 1548408)

An interesting complaint from Barry Clark while fishing at Avington with The Essential Fly flies.


07/16/10--10:23: Sunray Shadow Salmon Tube Flies Released (chan 1548408)

Sunray Shadows, A modern souped up version of the Collie Dog with superb flowing wings released at £1.99 each.


07/18/10--08:15: Extended Zonker Colour Range Released (chan 1548408)

Working with our furrier we have a new range of quality zonker strips in many colours available.


09/10/10--02:29: Les Beal - Rating 4/5 for Bead Head (BH) Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear GRHE Olive - Have fished this nymph 3 times now without success but am confident because its a piece of craftmanship. (chan 1548408)

Les Beal - Rating 4/5 for Bead Head (BH) Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear GRHE Olive - Have fished this nymph 3 times now without success but am confident because its a piece of craftmanship.


09/10/10--03:29: Hans Dermot Doran Product Rating 5/5 - CJ's Duck's Dun - Charles Jardine - Great tie - convincing stimulator colour at head and robust to many takes - a killer pattern (chan 1548408)

Hans Dermot Doran Product Rating 5/5 - CJ's Duck's Dun - Charles Jardine - Great tie - convincing stimulator colour at head and robust to many takes - a killer pattern


09/10/10--03:54: Limited Stock of Jungle Capes Available - Each with large picture so you can see the exact cape you are ordering. (chan 1548408)

Limited Stock of Jungle Capes Available - Each with large picture so you can see the exact cape you are ordering.


09/11/10--03:01: Trond Pettersen Customer Review 5/5 - Bead Head (BH) Yellow Montana very good service and very good quality on the flies.best online shop 11 Sept 2010 (chan 1548408)

Trond Pettersen - Bead Head (BH) Yellow Montana very good service and very good quality on the flies. Best online shop


09/15/10--05:24: Thingamabobbers are now back in stock. Ideal for drifting nymphs in fast rivers or for supporting buzzers at a fixed length on depths. An alternative to a elk hair fly or foam fly for support (chan 1548408)

Thingamabobbers are now back in stock. Ideal for drifting nymphs in fast rivers or for supporting buzzers at a fixed length on depths. An alternative to a elk hair fly or foam fly for support


09/22/10--06:46: Karen McDonnell-nomad-Rating 5/5-Great fly very well tied. (chan 1548408)

Great fly very well tied.


10/04/10--00:19: Full Cortland Fly Line Range Available (chan 1548408)

We are please to announce that we are selling the full range of cortland fly lines now available. In line with enhancing our fly range with being enhanced with new pike flies, salmon flies and Tubeology flies for saltwater, salmon and other species. In total there are now 204 lines from Cortland available through ourselves.


10/11/10--02:56: Stefan Lockwood-Taylor-Bundle29-Bloodworm collection-As always fantastic flies and a fantastic service, thank you. (chan 1548408)

As always fantastic flies and a fantastic service, thank you.


10/22/10--00:00: Golden Plover, Grouse Underwings and Persalls Silks - Mike Hardings Northen Spiders Heritage Range (chan 1548408)

To go alongside Mike's great new book we have worked with him to tie a range of spider patterns, using traditional materials.


10/22/10--00:09: Charlie Williams-Quality and Service-Many thanks,good delivery time and well packed,as ever the quality of the flies are excellent. (chan 1548408)

Many thanks,good delivery time and well packed,as ever the quality of the flies are excellent.


10/22/10--00:09: Richard Fraser-Czech Nymph Pack Bundle 30-Rating4/5-Nymphs look to be well tied I am looking forward to trying them and the technique out for Grayling over the winter season. (chan 1548408)

Nymphs look to be well tied I am looking forward to trying them and the technique out for Grayling over the winter season.


10/22/10--00:10: Richard Fraser-Czech Nymphing Booklet-Rating4/5-Very informative and useful booklet which expalins principals of czech nymphing clearly. (chan 1548408)

Very informative and useful booklet which expalins principals of czech nymphing clearly.


10/22/10--00:10: Peter Giblin-Czech Nymphing-Rating4/5-Good instruction booklet...and for free....lets have more... (chan 1548408)

Good instruction booklet...and for free....lets have more...


10/22/10--00:10: Keith Bennett-Allys Shrimp Red (Treble hook)-Rating5/5-Fantastic - 3 casts and the first salmon took the fly, followed 2 minutes later by another - awesome fly - recommended! (chan 1548408)

Fantastic - 3 casts and the first salmon took the fly, followed 2 minutes later by another - awesome fly - recommended!


10/22/10--00:10: Martin Wedge-Damsel with Blue Tinsel-Rating5/5-This fly is responsible for my first three trout on a water where no one else was catching. Will my other flies ever get another look in. (chan 1548408)

This fly is responsible for my first three trout on a water where no one else was catching. Will my other flies ever get another look in


10/22/10--00:11: George Hutton-Czech Nymphing-Rating5/5-Excellent read - good reference material. (chan 1548408)

Excellent read - good reference material.


10/22/10--00:11: Nick Dales-Customer Service-Rating5/5-Through no fault of essential fly the package never made it to me. Here I am free-loading and yet you agreed to send another one out which I received the next day! (chan 1548408)

Through no fault of essential fly the package never made it to me. Here I am free-loading and yet you agreed to send another one out which I received the next day!


10/22/10--00:12: Ian Strachan-Czech Nymphing Guide.Very useful freebie-Rating5/5-Helped catch 12 grayling on The Test very next day! (chan 1548408)

Helped catch 12 grayling on The Test very next day!


10/22/10--00:12: Kenneth Bevis-Czech Nymphing Fly Fishing Instruction Booklet-Rating4/5-Well written,very useful. Examples of fly patterns with tying instructions would have been useful. (chan 1548408)

Well written,very useful. Examples of fly patterns with tying instructions would have been useful. Also I see very little difference between this tehnique and the coarse fishing technique of free lining.


10/22/10--00:12: Andrew Finney-Czech Nymphing booklet-Rating5/5-Very good, well thought out and put together. (chan 1548408)

Very good, well thought out and put together.


10/22/10--00:13: William Simpkins-Straggle String SF8350 Fluorescent various-Rating5/5-Once again, an excellent service from The Essential Fly company. 11 packs order and delivered in rapid time. (chan 1548408)

Once again, an excellent service from The Essential Fly company. 11 packs order and delivered in rapid time.


10/22/10--00:13: Stefan Lockwood-Taylor-Blank buster bloodworm-Rating5/5-Marvelous flies and fantastic service, thank you. (chan 1548408)

Marvelous flies and fantastic service, thank you.


10/22/10--00:14: Gary Dempsey-SD-5005-Small but deadly-Rating5/5-Caught on this first time i used it, bought with a specific stillwater in mind. (chan 1548408)

Caught on this first time i used it, bought with a specific stillwater in mind.


10/22/10--00:14: Flies (chan 1548408)

Flies all 20% discount until October 12th with spend of over £20 excluding postage


10/22/10--01:15: Andrew Smith-FO-3007-Absolute killer fly-This fly has worked where ever I have used it. Nicely tied perfectly weighted, highly recommended. (chan 1548408)

This fly has worked where ever I have used it. Nicely tied perfectly weighted, highly recommended.


10/22/10--01:15: Gary Dempsey-Stroft strong and supple-Rating5/5-The more i use stroft the more i like it. (chan 1548408)

The more i use stroft the more i like it.


10/22/10--01:17: Joy Redhaed-Service-Rating5/5-Your Service Is Unbeatable! I've tried other sites but there's none to match you ! I am one very happy customer. Many Thanks! (chan 1548408)

Your Service Is Unbeatable! I've tried other sites but there's none to match you ! I am one very happy customer. Many Thanks!


10/22/10--01:22: Terence Holmes-Frog Hair Flourocarbon Tippet-Clearview Waterproof Fly Box-Rating5/5-Very good product.Very pleased with product flies visible outside box. (chan 1548408)

Very good product.Very pleased with product flies visible outside box.


10/22/10--01:23: Terence Holmes-Braided loop connector-Rating5/5-High visability easy to fit. (chan 1548408)

High visability easy to fit.


10/22/10--01:23: Chris Morris-EF-2151-Rating5/5-Haven't used it yet but looks good. Great speedy service, and very reasonably priced, great customer service. (chan 1548408)

Haven't used it yet but looks good. Great speedy service, and very reasonably priced, great customer service.


10/22/10--01:23: Gerry Olin-Diawl Bach Collection-Rating5/5-Great flies great service. (chan 1548408)

Great flies great service.


10/22/10--01:25: Stuart Smitham-FFFT tying Challenge Kit-Rating5/5-A very good idea and product, promoting Fly tying to the general public. Open to all from beginner up. (chan 1548408)

A very good idea and product, promoting Fly tying to the general public. Open to all from beginner to up.


10/22/10--01:26: Salmon Tube Fly Range Released (chan 1548408)

New range of copper and nylon tubes released. 3/4" to 2" tubes available.


10/22/10--01:27: The Pinky Now Available (chan 1548408)

NOW AVAILABLE - Total FlyFisher Magazine June 2008 pages 45 to 50


10/22/10--01:28: Colin Hind Wins Airflo Classic 2008 Regional Heat South With TEF Flies (chan 1548408)

Winning with The Essential Fly Reservoir Lure pack! Full Bag on and winner on a single fly.


10/22/10--01:29: Gerry Olin-Diawl Bach Collection-Rating5/5-Great flies great service. (chan 1548408)

Great flies great service.


10/22/10--01:29: Gerald Prior-Blue dun 18-Rating5/5-Excellent river fly ,accounted for several wild trout on a recent trip to yorkshire. (chan 1548408)

Excellent river fly ,accounted for several wild trout on a recent trip to yorkshire.


10/22/10--01:29: Peter Chambers Wins Sata Grayling Day on TEF Flies (chan 1548408)

Harrogate Angler Peter Chambers Wins SATA Grayling Day on The Essential Fly Klinkhammers and becomes luckier as the day progresses!


10/22/10--01:30: Martyn Gray-Straggle String-Rating5/5-Robust, excellent for hot spots, highlights and ribbing. (chan 1548408)

Robust, excellent for hot spots, highlights and ribbing.


10/22/10--01:30: William Simpkins-Round 4 Challenge-Rating5/5-Once again, what can I say that I have not said previously about the Essential Fly company, (chan 1548408)

Once again, what can I say that I have not said previously about the Essential Fly company, Their efficiency, excels all other company's that I have dealt with.


10/22/10--01:30: Derek Pitman on Adams Dry Flies (chan 1548408)

What a day, 20 fish including brown 9.5lb, rainbow 7.5lbs. Well done Derek


10/22/10--01:30: Victor Sturdee-Zonker Strips-Rating 5/5-As the title suggests, the strips are so convenient for imitating so many parts of a fly and for tying in tails that waggle. (chan 1548408)

As the title suggests, the strips are so convenient for imitating so many parts of a fly and for tying in tails that waggle. Especially useful, when tying certain Damsels, etc, etc. Use your imagination.


10/22/10--01:30: Karen McDonnell-Booby- Rating 5/5-Great fly catches fish when nothing else is working. (chan 1548408)

Great fly catches fish when nothing else is working.


10/22/10--01:30: New Range of Silicon Legs Released for Fly Tying (chan 1548408)

We have launched a new range of silicone legs for fly tying .... perfect on nymphs, daddies and woolly buggers!


10/22/10--01:30: More on Adams Dry Flies (chan 1548408)

34 trout in 4 outings with this fly! Wow!


10/22/10--01:30: Terry Elton Feedback - I find the site user friendly I look forward to the information for flies of the month the service is superb quality excelent value for money second to none many thanks.Even I can catch with your help. (chan 1548408)

I find the site user friendly I look forward to the information for flies of the month and the service is superb quality excelent value for money second to none many thanks.Even I can catch with your help. Regards Terry


10/22/10--01:31: John Sloan-Service-Thanks for a speedy service as always. (chan 1548408)

Thanks for a speedy service as always.


10/22/10--01:31: Colin Purvey-ON LINE ORDER- Rating 5/5-I AM NEW TO FLY TYING, THIS IS THE SITE I WILL USE IN THE FUTURE 100% EXCELLENT. (chan 1548408)

I AM NEW TO FLY TYING, THIS IS THE SITE I WILL USE IN THE FUTURE 100% EXCELLENT.


10/22/10--01:31: David Jones-Tale of the stoat-Rating 5/5-Looks good, the only thing it doesn't seem to do is wag. (chan 1548408)

Looks good, the only thing it doesn't seem to do is wag.


10/22/10--01:32: Darrell Dotson-Glo Brite Floss-Rating 5/5-I love this stuff! I use this on a loads of flies. (chan 1548408)

I love this stuff! I use this on a loads of flies.


10/22/10--01:32: Jon Haugen-Holographic Tinsel-Rating 3/5-Good value! (chan 1548408)

Good value!


10/22/10--01:32: Darrell Dotson-Kamasan B100-Rating 5/5-Great, great hook - perfect for emergers. (chan 1548408)

Great, great hook - perfect for emergers.


10/22/10--01:33: Darrell Dotson-Seals Fur-Rating 5/5-Love this fur - great, great stuff - best looking sulphur emerger around. (chan 1548408)

Love this fur - great, great stuff - best looking sulphur emerger around.


10/22/10--01:33: David Jones-Humpy Dumpy-Rating 5/5-Well tied, well presented, swift service. (chan 1548408)

Well tied, well presented, swift service.


10/22/10--01:33: Available NOW - Wychwood Competition Fly Boxes Hold 1000 flies! (chan 1548408)

Along with all the best selling features of the standard Vuefinder range the Competition Fly Box is also capable of storing up to 1,000 flies and features a unique locking clip design which allows competition anglers to measure selected flies and ensure they meet the International Competition standards


10/22/10--01:33: Stroft GTM Available probably the best tippet line around (chan 1548408)

Stroft GTM is probably the finest tippet material available today. Now in stock.


10/22/10--01:33: Gerald Baugh - Product Rating 5/5 - Tapered Fly Leader - All Round Usage 5.2lb 4X - only my second outing fly fishing and it did everything it says it will do. But it forgot to mention the 13lb 4oz rainbow I caught which it handled brilliantly. (chan 1548408)

Gerald Baugh - Product Rating 5.5 - Tapered Fly Leader - All Round Usage 5.2lb 4X - only my second outing fly fishing & it did everything it says it will do. But it forgot to mention the 13lb 4oz rainbow I caught which it handled brilliantly. Not forgetting the speedy service & the months flies to try


10/22/10--01:33: Frank Woods-Claret pennell-Product Rating-5/5-Top quality products, packaging delivery service as always (chan 1548408)

Top quality products, packaging & delivery service as always


10/22/10--01:34: Richard Thom-Customer E-Mail-Fantastic service the goods were with me the next day. I cant wait to get out there and try it all. (chan 1548408)

Fantastic service the goods were with me the next day. I cant wait to get out there and try it all.


10/22/10--01:34: The Essential Challenge Year 1 Winner Announced! (chan 1548408)

A superb new competition with Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Magazine - Are You Good Enough?


10/22/10--01:34: Stephen Jones - Customer Email - Received order one day after ordering ,excellent service, great quality flies, love the stroft line. Once again pleasure doing business. (chan 1548408)

Stephen Jones - Received order one day after ordering ,excellent service, great quality flies, love the stroft line. Once again pleasure doing business.


10/22/10--01:34: Frank Woods-Grannom Caddis-Rating 5/5-Top quality products, packaging and delivery service as always. (chan 1548408)

Top quality products, packaging & delivery service as always.


10/22/10--01:34: Michael Pearce-5 star service great information on month to month hatches highly recommend. (chan 1548408)

5 star service great information on month to month hatches highly recommend.


10/22/10--01:35: James Jackson-Customer E-Mail-Once again guys, you by far the best online shop i have ever dealt with. (chan 1548408)

Once again guys, you by far the best online shop i have ever dealt with.


10/22/10--01:35: John Hart-ESSENTIAL SALMON FLY SELECTION-Rating 5/5-My faith in people has been restored. Superb service A pleasure to endorse. (chan 1548408)

My faith in people has been restored. Superb service A pleasure to endorse.


10/22/10--01:35: Johannes Simmet-CM-CPBlack Sunglasses-Rating 5/5-I must say, glasses for that price aren't easy to find in Germany. So for me this buy was a very good choice. (chan 1548408)

I must say, glasses for that price aren't easy to find in Germany. So for me this buy was a very good choice.


10/22/10--01:35: New Look and Feel Site Launched 10% Discount on Everything Until September 17th (chan 1548408)

We have today launched our new look and feel site. The site is intended to make browsing easier and a more pleasurable experience.


10/22/10--01:35: Richard Peel-Teal Blue and Silver-Rating 5/5-Nailed a couple of sea trout on this fly last week in Mid Wales, no complaints!!!! (chan 1548408)

Nailed a couple of sea trout on this fly last week in Mid Wales, no complaints!!!!


10/22/10--01:35: Peter Todd-Glass Minnow Roach Fry-Rating 5/5-Quality item, quality service. (chan 1548408)

Quality item, quality service.


10/22/10--01:35: Nigel Austin - Product Rating 5/5 - The flies for all of my order were of a similar high standard to other orders. Delivered on time I look forward to using them for winter grayling fishing. (chan 1548408)

Nigel Austin - Product Rating 5/5 - The flies for all of my order were of a similar high standard to other orders. Delivered on time I look forward to using them for winter grayling fishing.


10/22/10--01:36: Peter Todd-Muddler Minnow Black-Rating 5/5-Quality item, quality service. (chan 1548408)

Quality item, quality service.


10/22/10--01:36: Leslie Currie-Mini Lures-Rating 4/5-Good addition to fly box. (chan 1548408)

Good addition to fly box.


10/22/10--01:36: Leslie Currie-Bouncing Blobs-Rating 4/5-Good quality good service. (chan 1548408)

Good quality good service.


10/22/10--01:36: Karen McDonnell-super fly-product rating-5/5-super fly landed 5 rainbows between 2 and 5lb on first outing loads of bites will be buying more soon (chan 1548408)

super fly landed 5 rainbows between 2 and 5lb on first outing loads of bites will be buying more soon


10/22/10--01:36: Karen McDonnell-great fly-Rating-5/5-Really good fly trout go crazy for it everyone should buy this fly. (chan 1548408)

Really good fly trout go crazy for it everyone should buy this fly.


10/22/10--01:36: Alan Hunter-UV Torch-Ratint-4/5-Very good quality, a good price and delivered quickly. (chan 1548408)

Very good quality, a good price and delivered quickly.


10/22/10--01:36: Tim Hamper-BH Ace of Spades-Rating-5/5-Beautifully tied as always, and as deadly as always. Definitely my 'banker' fly on my home water. Strongly recommended. (chan 1548408)

Beautifully tied as always, and as deadly as always. Definitely my 'banker' fly on my home water. Strongly recommended.


10/22/10--05:05: Richard Devenney-EF-7510-Rating5/5-I've fished hard all season until i used this black and orange.Second cast and i had a double figure fish.If there's a taking fish,this fly works.Definately will always have 1 in the collection...!! (chan 1548408)

I've fished hard all season until i used this black and orange.Second cast and i had a double figure fish.If there's a taking fish,this fly works.Definately will always have 1 in the collection...!!


10/26/10--00:44: Andrew McCann-EF-2320-Pheasent tail nymph-Rating 5/5-Havnt used it yet but the material is excellent. (chan 1548408)

Havnt used it yet but the material is excellent.


10/26/10--00:44: John Hepburn-Czech Nymphing Guide.-Rating5/5-Excellent information fo beginners. (chan 1548408)

Excellent information fo beginners.


11/10/10--00:41: Andrew Bull-Sandy Dicksn Nomads-Rating5/5-Premium quality and great service. caught 2 fish in 20 minutes. (chan 1548408)

Premium quality and great service. caught 2 fish in 20 minutes.


11/10/10--00:45: Andy Hibberd-Foam daddy-EF-3720.-Rating5/5-Superb fly. Fished damp it sits just under the water surface, in a visible position drawing more fish up on stillwaters. Has also accounted for picky browns on small brooks in Sept. (chan 1548408)

Superb fly. Fished damp it sits just under the water surface, in a visible position drawing more fish up on stillwaters. Has also accounted for picky browns on small brooks in Sept.. My most productive fly since end of August and it is still catching fish in Nov. The foam gets a bit mangled after ~8 fish.


11/12/10--06:49: Urban Fly Fishing DVD Released by Dean Andrews & John Tyzack (chan 1548408)

Join actor Dean Andrews (Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes) with professional guide and six times English national rivers champion John Tyzack (AAPGAI) for top quality trout and grayling fishing... on an industrial urban river!


11/17/10--00:41: Rodney Anderson-EF-6010-Excellent quality-Rating5/5-Delighted with the quality. Looking forward to trying out the flies. (chan 1548408)

Delighted with the quality. Looking forward to trying out the flies.


11/17/10--00:45: Rodney Anderson-mh-bundle1-Rating5/5-Even better than expected. I have already used to good effect. (chan 1548408)

Even better than expected. I have already used to good effect.


11/18/10--00:39: Andrew Smith-SD-2021-Rating5/5-As winter progresses and we reach for the lure box, this should be the first one out. (chan 1548408)

As winter progresses and we reach for the lure box, this should be the first one out. I used it today for the first time, two fish from four casts. Had to change to another before I bagged up in 30 minutes.


11/18/10--00:44: Richard Dinnadge-Damsel Living Olive Nymph-Rating5/5-Local lake has crystal clear water in late Autumn/winter so wanted something 'natural' but still with nice attractor action. This fit the bill and worked really well. (chan 1548408)

Local lake has crystal clear water in late Autumn/winter so wanted something 'natural' but still with nice attractor action. This fit the bill and worked really well (for once I was catching when others weren't!).


11/22/10--07:44: Geraldine Kennedy-Bundle37-Rating4/5-I thought that they were very good and the delivery was quick. (chan 1548408)

I thought that they were very good and the delivery was quick.


11/22/10--07:46: Len Tilbury-Bundle54-Rating5/5-As always with this dealer...all aspects perfect. (chan 1548408)

As always with this dealer...all aspects perfect.


11/24/10--02:58: Kenneth Hanks-Grey partridge andService in general-Rating5/5-Good quality products. A broad selection of feathers in all three packets. (chan 1548408)

Good quality products. A broad selection of feathers in all three packets.


11/24/10--03:02: Jeffrey Hoone-Truefly-Great jacket, great price-Rating5/5-This is a great jacket for the price. Much less Thames Simms or Orvis and shipping to the US is very reasonable. It arrived in about the same time as if I had ordered it here. (chan 1548408)

This is a great jacket for the price. Much less Thames Simms or Orvis and shipping to the US is very reasonable. It arrived in about the same time as if I had ordered it here. Nice details especially the built in zingers. If you want a comfortable, well made and well designed jacket for rain or foul weather don't hesitate.


11/30/10--00:40: Nigel Withyman-bundle91-Sandy's Blank Buster Buzzers-Rating5/5-Superb quality, unbelievably good price and excellent service. What more would you want! (chan 1548408)

Superb quality, unbelievably good price and excellent service. What more would you want!


11/30/10--00:44: David Smith-Golden pheasant topping feathers-Rating5/5-Excellent quality feathers from an a1 company, always the best service. (chan 1548408)

Excellent quality feathers from an a1 company, always the best service.


12/01/10--00:53: Tim Hamper-EF-3170-Still Effective in November-Rating5/5-Really top quality fly. Fished on a cold November day with low light levels - 2lb 2oz and 3lb 3oz in no time. Recommended. (chan 1548408)

Really top quality fly. Fished on a cold November day with low light levels - 2lb 2oz and 3lb 3oz in no time. Recommended.


12/01/10--00:56: Christopher Knowles-Snap hooks-Rating5/5-These are ideal for fat ageing sausage fingers that are no longer quick and adept at tying knots. (chan 1548408)

These are ideal for fat ageing sausage fingers that are no longer quick and adept at tying knots.


12/02/10--05:41: Jeff Bramley-EF-6726-Excellent Service-Rating5/5-The order came the next day and the flies are very good quality. (chan 1548408)

The order came the next day and the flies are very good quality.


12/07/10--07:01: Norman Emerson-bundle33-3D mega deep diving nymphs and buzzers selection-Rating4/5-Good selection Delivery very quick. (chan 1548408)

Good selection Delivery very quick.


12/22/10--05:26: Phil Maurer-Cove Caddis Nymph-Rating5/5-Top pattern. Beautifully tied from quality materials. (chan 1548408)

Top pattern. Beautifully tied from quality materials.


12/22/10--05:32: John Hart.-Bundle 41-Rating5/5-AS EVER GOOD VALUE AND GOOD PRICE (chan 1548408)

AS EVER GOOD VALUE AND GOOD PRICE.


12/22/10--05:35: Keith Allan-EF-3000-Rating5/5-Well pleased, this is an excellent representation of the Adams fly. Survey the water, see what's hatching, then stick a #16 Adams on anyway, it seems to work very effectively in bringing up the fish. (chan 1548408)

Well pleased, this is an excellent representation of the Adams fly. Survey the water, see what's hatching, then stick a #16 Adams on anyway, it seems to work very effectively in bringing up the fish.


12/23/10--01:55: William Simpkins-Semperfli Professional Dubbing System-Rating5/5-A fantastic collection of materials in one combined folder. No looking for a specific material through your items just open the dubbing system and there you would find material you require. (chan 1548408)

A fantastic collection of materials in one combined folder. No looking for a specific material through your items just open the dubbing system and there you would find material you require. Again a first class excellent service from placing order to delivery.


12/23/10--01:58: William Simpkins-Straggle String range collection-Rating5/5-A great product with large versatile uses within the tying of verious flies, very easy to use to great effect . This review is for the entire range of this product. (chan 1548408)

A great product with large versatile uses within the tying of verious flies, very easy to use to great effect . This review is for the entire range of this product, And again supplied by an excellent company with a first class service that no one can match.


12/30/10--07:39: Mark Woodhouse-EF-6945-Fantastic fly-Rating5/5-This fly realy works. Caught 4 fish the first time I tried one. I am new to the sport so imagine how many fish they will catch if you know what your doing. Service was second to none too. (chan 1548408)

This fly realy works. Caught 4 fish the first time I tried one. I am new to the sport so imagine how many fish they will catch if you know what your doing. Service was second to none too.


12/30/10--07:42: Frank Woods-Rabbit Zonker Strips -Rating5/5-Top quality & service as always from the team at Essential Fly. (chan 1548408)

Top quality & service as always from the team at Essential Fly.


01/13/11--02:39: John Rose-Sandy's Strike Indicator-Nymph-Rating5/5-The items sent were just the right item for me it as made a difrence to the way i fish and thank you for the promt service. (chan 1548408)

The items sent were just the right item for me it as made a difrence to the way i fish and thank you for the promt service.


01/13/11--02:42: Paul Rankine-Adams Dries-Rating5/5-I bought size 12, 14 and 16's . All excellently tied .Don't know how you do it for the price . (chan 1548408)

I bought size 12, 14 and 16's . All excellently tied .Don't know how you do it for the price . Excellent !


01/28/11--03:27: William Townsley-Sandy's Blank Buster Complete-Rating5/5-I've been using Essential flies all of last season,their service is always 5/5 their flies are top quality keep up the good work. (chan 1548408)

I've been using Essential flies all of last season,their service is always 5/5 their flies are top quality keep up the good work.


01/28/11--03:33: Martyn Gleaden-Daddies/Cranefly Selection-Rating5/5-After the Autumn many of my Daddies had taken a bashing but rather than re-tie my own I took a gamble on this selection. (chan 1548408)

After the Autumn many of my Daddies had taken a bashing but rather than re-tie my own I took a gamble on this selection. I'm so pleased I did as the quality is superb. I can't wait to get out there and try them in anger :-) The big question is - are they as good as my own flies? I'm ashamed to say that first impressions are they look much better !!!


02/01/11--05:49: Brian Shaw-Green Highlander Fox-Rating4/5-Foxy tails is the best Arctic fox, this was a nice sized piece and good value. (chan 1548408)

Foxy tails is the best Arctic fox, this was a nice sized piece and good value.


02/01/11--05:52: Zanolli Paolo-Catch Pro Black Fishing Sunglasses-Rating4/5-Fantastic product. Difficult to find in Italy. I can not wait to try it. (chan 1548408)

Fantastic product. Difficult to find in Italy. I can not wait to try it.


02/03/11--07:18: Keith Allan-If I had only one fly ...-EF-2210 -Rating5/5-This fly is an excellent example of GRHE nymph pattern and I have found it to fish superbly (#14 & #16) in both still waters and rivers, you almost don't need anything else. (chan 1548408)

This fly is an excellent example of GRHE nymph pattern and I have found it to fish superbly (#14 & #16) in both still waters and rivers, you almost don't need anything else.


02/03/11--07:23: Mark Bailey-EF-5351-Damsel-Rating5/5-Good quality fly. Used the fly Thursday at a well know lake, the fishing was hard going, 5 people fished all day for 4 fish. I caught a 6lb rainbow on this fly. (chan 1548408)

Good quality fly. Used the fly Thursday at a well know lake, the fishing was hard going, 5 people fished all day. for 4 fish. I caught a 6lb rainbow on this fly.


02/17/11--08:18: Brian Whyte-Squirrel Dub Dispenser-Rating5/5-Good dubbing at a very competitive price. Good Service. Thanks. (chan 1548408)

Good dubbing at a very competitive price. Good Service. Thanks.


02/17/11--08:22: Paul Blackman-Amazing Tubes-Rating5/5-The price of this item put me off at first - what a mistake! The possibilities ARE endless! The simple ideas are definitely the best. A puzzling array of tubes until you realise just what they have done with these. (chan 1548408)

The price of this item put me off at first - what a mistake! The possibilities ARE endless! The simple ideas are definitely the best. A puzzling array of tubes until you realise just what they have done with these amazing items - buy a kit and see for yourself. I am on number 3010 possible combination of tube and head. I hear there are more heads in the pipeline which will cause a stir - got to get some of those.


02/17/11--08:27: James Somerville-EF-6300-First Class Fly-Rating5/5-Top Clyde fly, looking forward to new season. (chan 1548408)

Top Clyde fly, looking forward to new season.


03/02/11--03:45: Pike Bunny Fly Fishing Flies Collection Released (chan 1548408)

We have released a new collection of Pike Bunny fly fishing flies. Based on rabbit fur streamers these are highly mobile and catch are well know for catching lots of pike. With 4 flies in the collection for just £13.00 these are great value but still high quality flies as you would expect from The Essential Fly.


03/02/11--03:46: New Blanton Whistler Pike Fly Collection Available (chan 1548408)

With Blanton Whistler Red & Yellow, White, Orange & Yellow, Chartreuse, Yellow and Orange this is a superb set and a must for any pike fly fisherman, ready to go for £25 or just £4.25 per fly


03/14/11--08:18: Michael Fogarty-24 Hi-Visibility Klinkhammers and 8 Compartment Fly Box-Rating5/5-Just received this flies, tied beautifully, very fast delivery and will defiantly be purchase from here in the future. (chan 1548408)

Just received this flies, tied beautifully, very fast delivery and will defiantly be purchase from here in the future.


03/14/11--08:20: John Hart-Reservoir Lure Collection-Rating5/5-Once again a superb deal and excellent Quality. (chan 1548408)

Once again a superb deal and excellent Quality.


03/15/11--05:53: Paul Blackman-Golden Pheasant Body Skin-Rating4/5-This whole body skin from Veniard is one of the better items I have purchased over the last ten years from their range. The Essential Fly as ususal provided excellent service and communication as to any po (chan 1548408)

This whole body skin from Veniard is one of the better items I have purchased over the last ten years from their range. The Essential Fly as ususal provided excellent service and communication as to any potential delays - well I did order it during the heavy snow recently - many thanks and you know I will be back !


03/15/11--05:55: Angus Dickson-Silver Humungus-Rating4/5-Not fished with them yet but going with past experience I know that'll do the business. (chan 1548408)

Not fished with them yet but going with past experience I know that'll do the business.


03/15/11--05:57: Renzo Algieri-EF-2150-Killer Hare's Ear-Rating5/5-Great constrution and well balanced, Will even catch Sea Trout. (chan 1548408)

Great constrution and well balanced, Will even catch Sea Trout.


03/16/11--06:34: Andrew Champion-Excellent Service-Rating5/5-As usual, very fast delivery, a good product and excellent service, highly recommended. (chan 1548408)

As usual, very fast delivery, a good product and excellent service, highly recommended.


03/16/11--06:37: Ronnie Lister-Nomad pink lure-Rating5/5-Caught an overwintered hard fighting rainbow on third cast. (chan 1548408)

Caught an overwintered hard fighting rainbow on third cast.


03/17/11--05:42: The Essential Fly Blog Launched (chan 1548408)

The Essential Fly Blog launched at blog.theessentialfly.com. We are looking for authors and articles, if you can contribute then please get in touch!


03/24/11--09:01: Ronnie Lister-SANDY`S BLANK BUSTER COMPLETE COLLECTION MEGA FLY COLLECTION-Rating5/5-FANTASTIC ! WELL MADE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION. (chan 1548408)

FANTASTIC ! WELL MADE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION.


03/24/11--09:05: Marvin Simms-Stonefly Tool Kit.-Rating5/5-I love this tool set, It is beautifully made and feels good in your hands. Very impressed with the quality as well as the design. (chan 1548408)

I love this tool set, It is beautifully made and feels good in your hands. Very impressed with the quality as well as the design.


03/24/11--09:08: David Kerr-chartreause pike fly streamer-Rating5/5-This is the best pike lure i have ever had in30 plus years what a action over the moon thanks i see why l keep comming back. (chan 1548408)

This is the best pike lure i have ever had in30 plus years what a action over the moon thanks i see why l keep comming back.


03/25/11--03:39: Nigel Austin-EF-2160-Rating5/5-Excellent quality, exactly as described, good materials and tying. (chan 1548408)

Excellent quality, exactly as described, good materials and tying.


03/25/11--03:42: Mike Buckley-kick ass damsel olive-Rating5/5-kick ass says it all, first time i used it it was very cold and noone else was catching, i caught a fish every 3rd or so cast. (chan 1548408)

kick ass says it all, first time i used it it was very cold and noone else was catching, i caught a fish every 3rd or so cast.


04/18/11--07:11: Daryn Recommended Sandys Spiders Fishing Flies and found they worked straight away! (chan 1548408)

Daryn sent us an email having met us at the Sunderland Fishing Show - "Hi, I met Sandy today at the north east angling show and he recommended some of his blank buster spiders for use on the river. Well they worked wonders today so a big thank you from me", Daryn Mocket had been recommended these for the river fishing he was planning and Sandy even offered to go and show how to fish them after the show as we were near the river Daryn was fishing, however no need as they produced for Daryn.


06/25/11--09:20: T a Wyllie 5/5 for www.theessentialfly.com tapered leaders - Very good buy good performer as regards turnover nice length (chan 1548408)

T a Wyllie 5/5 for www.theessentialfly.com tapered leaders - Very good buy good performer as regards turnover nice length


06/26/11--01:45: Adrian Monaghan 5/5 review Black Spider trout fly - nice fly good quality. all flies received quickly and so far have caught a few fish. hopefully I'll get to try out the rest of them in coming days . thanks (chan 1548408)

Adrian Monaghan 5/5 review Black Spider trout fly - nice fly good quality. all flies received quickly and so far have caught a few fish. hopefully I'll get to try out the rest of them in coming days . thanks


06/27/11--01:07: Karl Krancioch 5/5 Tapered Fly Leader - All Round Usage 2.6lb 6X This particular leader is my favourite light leader, combining strength with good presentation (chan 1548408)

Karl Krancioch 5/5 Tapered Fly Leader - All Round Usage 2.6lb 6X This particular leader is my favourite light leader, combining strength with good presentation


06/27/11--03:03: David Jones 5/5 Amazing delivery Ordered 16:00 on Friday arrived 8:00 Sat amazing service. Fishing flies used on Sat - best catch ever 6 Rainbow largest just under 4lb! (chan 1548408)

David Jones 5/5 Amazing delivery Ordered 16:00 on Friday arrived 8:00 Sat amazing service. Fishing flies used on Sat - best catch ever 6 Rainbow largest just under 4lb!


06/27/11--03:59: Paul Daymond 5/5 Quill Buzzer Fishing Fly Had 5 fish on this on Saturday (chan 1548408)

Paul Daymond 5/5 Quill Buzzer Fishing Fly Had 5 fish on this on Saturday


06/28/11--05:07: Paul Rankine 5/5 EF-3640 Woven Klinks 16 Absolutely Fantastic Fishing Flies for the price ! (chan 1548408)

Paul Rankine 5/5 EF-3640 Woven Klinks 16 Absolutely Fantastic Fishing Flies for the price !


06/28/11--05:11: James Somerville 5/5 Loch-Bundle20 Loch Trout Flies nice assortment of well tied trout flies, look forward to this week end and the rest of the season. (chan 1548408)

James Somerville 5/5 Loch-Bundle20 Loch Trout Flies nice assortment of well tied trout flies, look forward to this week end and the rest of the season.


06/28/11--05:13: Roy Goldsbrough 5/5 EF-1000 Allys Cascade Shrimp Double Hook Well tied and great service - many thanks (chan 1548408)

Roy Goldsbrough 5/5 EF-1000 Allys Cascade Shrimp Double Hook Well tied and great service - many thanks


06/29/11--02:32: Brian Kiely 5/5 EF-6470 Very happy with the flies and will order more. (chan 1548408)

Brian Kiely 5/5 EF-6470 Very happy with the flies and will order more.


06/29/11--02:42: Brian Kiely 5/5 MH-5001 Very happy with the flies and will order more. (chan 1548408)

Brian Kiely 5/5 MH-5001 Very happy with the flies and will order more.


07/01/11--01:20: John Cowan - 5/5 - Fly Tying Spool Rack - No more searching! Now I have everything perfectly in view, I should have got one of these years ago! (chan 1548408)

John Cowan - 5/5 - Fly Tying Spool Rack - No more searching! Now I have everything perfectly in view, I should have got one of these years ago!


07/01/11--01:23: Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-dv-dt - Dye Tubes - First class (chan 1548408)

Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-dv-dt - Dye Tubes - First class


07/01/11--01:26: Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-ve-ht - Holographic Tinsel - First Class (chan 1548408)

Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-ve-ht - Holographic Tinsel - First Class


07/01/11--01:31: Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-uni-sm2 - UNI Super Midge Pre Waxed Thread - First Class (chan 1548408)

Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-uni-sm2 - UNI Super Midge Pre Waxed Thread - First Class


07/01/11--01:34: Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-ve-ot - Oval Tinsel - First Class (chan 1548408)

Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-ve-ot - Oval Tinsel - First Class


07/06/11--07:02: Mark Woodhouse - 5/5 - EF-2151 - Well tied flies and great service as usual. These flies have already caught fish for me. (chan 1548408)

Mark Woodhouse - 5/5 - EF-2151 - Well tied flies and great service as usual. These flies have already caught fish for me.


07/06/11--07:07: Tony Bevington - 5/5 - MH-5010 - The Heritage range of Trout Flys are superbly tied and I have no hesitation in recommending them for our Yorkshire Rivers, specifically, Wharfe and Swale. Congratulations on excellent work. (chan 1548408)

Tony Bevington - 5/5 - MH-5010 - The "Heritage" range of Trout Flys are superbly tied and I have no hesitation in recommending them for our Yorkshire Rivers, specifically, Wharfe and Swale. Congratulations on excellent work.


07/12/11--07:05: Stuart Smith - EF-5220 - 4/5 - Buzzers - Needed plenty of buzzers so orderd them from Essential a good Quality fly. Thanks (chan 1548408)

Stuart Smith - EF-5220 - 4/5 - Buzzers - Needed plenty of buzzers so orderd them from Essential a good Quality fly. Thanks


07/12/11--07:19: Michael Horner - 5/5 - Fly Tying Spool Rack - Super value now I will never not be able to find the thread or wire I want and will see shortages before I run out (chan 1548408)

Michael Horner - 5/5 - Fly Tying Spool Rack - Super value now I will never not be able to find the thread or wire I want and will see shortages before I run out


07/15/11--02:56: John Hewitt - 5/5 - Buzzers & MIdges booklet - Delighted with my item (chan 1548408)

John Hewitt - 5/5 - Buzzers & MIdges booklet - Delighted with my item


08/15/11--01:56: 5/5 helpful very good sevice and delivery - Terrance Murphy for Thingamabobber Strike Indicator (chan 1548408)

5/5 helpful very good sevice and delivery - Terrance Murphy for Thingamabobber Strike Indicator


08/15/11--03:15: John Perrott - 5/5 - MH-5020 - Gold Bead Endrick Spider (Heritage Range) - The bead heads are great for a fast run. They took successfully within a minute of landing in the water. (chan 1548408)

John Perrott - 5/5 - MH-5020 - Gold Bead Endrick Spider (Heritage Range) - The bead heads are great for a fast run. They took successfully within a minute of landing in the water.ng in the water.


08/15/11--03:18: Terry Hainsworth - 5/5 - TL2X - I have used these leaders in size 2x (7.7lbs). They have good turnover allow you to present the fly and tippet with no splash. I find that using these you can manage a longer leader. (chan 1548408)

Terry Hainsworth - 5/5 - TL2X - I have used these leaders in size 2x (7.7lbs). They have good turnover allow you to present the fly and tippet with no splash. I find that using these you can manage a longer leader.


08/23/11--01:30: Paul Fry - 5/5 - TL4X - As always my recent purchase from essential fly lived up to my expectations. (chan 1548408)

Paul Fry - 5/5 - TL4X - As always my recent purchase from essential fly lived up to my expectations.


08/23/11--02:50: Paul Wood - 5/5 - EF-6090 - Blue Winged Wet - A well-tied winged wet that does what it's supposed to do: catch fish. I've had good success with it here on my Breton rivers. (chan 1548408)

Paul Wood - 5/5 - EF-6090 - Blue Winged Wet - A well-tied winged wet that does what it's supposed to do: catch fish. I've had good success with it here on my Breton rivers.


08/23/11--02:58: Pete Kennett - 5/5 - V-ice-sh - Icelandic Sheep Hair - I first used this long sheep hair a few months ago for making pike jigflies of 5-6 inches. I usually use it for around the collars of lures mainly in red to represent a slash around the throat and I l (chan 1548408)

Pete Kennett - 5/5 - V-ice-sh - Icelandic Sheep Hair - I first used this long sheep hair a few months ago for making pike jigflies of 5-6 inches. I usually use it for around the collars of lures mainly in red to represent a slash around the throat and I love the way it moves in an undulating way in the water. It blends very well with the synthetic materials and appears to be durable and I haven't yet had to ditch a jigfly made with this sheep hair because of it being ruined! A quick comb through after each fish and it's as good as new. I like the way I can make a quick lure using red and white sheep hair that's got a movement that just can't be beaten. Top marks from me!


08/23/11--03:02: Christy Langton - 5/5 - TL6X - Tapered Leader All Round Usage 2.6lb 6x - These leaders were for a mate and he says (the same as me ) they are excellent! (chan 1548408)

Christy Langton - 5/5 - TL6X - Tapered Leader All Round Usage 2.6lb 6x - These leaders were for a mate and he says (the same as me ) they are excellent!


09/01/11--04:49: Andrew Hood - DC-Stroft-ABR - 5/5 - Great product- Amazing strength for the diameter. Slightly stiffer than Stroft GTM but knots don't slip as they do with the silicon coated GTM. Great value compared to Rio etc quality leader material. (chan 1548408)

Andrew Hood - DC-Stroft-ABR - 5/5 - Great product- Amazing strength for the diameter. Slightly stiffer than Stroft GTM but knots don't slip as they do with the silicon coated GTM. Great value compared to Rio etc quality leader material.


09/01/11--04:52: Daryn Mockett - DC-Stroft-ABR - 5/5 - stroft - It really is the best material for fly leaders (chan 1548408)

Daryn Mockett - DC-Stroft-ABR - 5/5 - stroft - It really is the best material for fly leaders


09/01/11--04:54: Trevor Hyde - EF-6600 - 5/5 - Soldier Palmer - Well made fly as usual and fast service. (chan 1548408)

Trevor Hyde - EF-6600 - 5/5 - Soldier Palmer - Well made fly as usual and fast service.


09/01/11--05:01: Christopher Boone - EF-3010 - 5/5 - Good for old duffers! - At 63 I don't see a floating fly as well as I used to. Adams Parachute is a fantastic fly as not only can I see it but fish love it (Norfolk chalk stream). Just bought another 10! (chan 1548408)

Christopher Boone - EF-3010 - 5/5 - Good for old duffers! - At 63 I don't see a floating fly as well as I used to. Adams Parachute is a fantastic fly as not only can I see it but fish love it (Norfolk chalk stream). Just bought another 10!


09/01/11--06:49: William Simpkins - 5/5 - FFFT-Round11 - Many thanks for my new round 11 challenge box, once again an excellent response to my request from The Essential Fly team. Well Done. (chan 1548408)

William Simpkins - 5/5 - FFFT-Round11 - Many thanks for my new round 11 challenge box, once again an excellent response to my request from The Essential Fly team. Well Done.


09/01/11--06:52: Ronnie Mackie - 4/5 - Thingamabobber - nh-thing - Good product, easy to see, sits well on the water and casts well. (chan 1548408)

Ronnie Mackie - 4/5 - Thingamabobber - nh-thing - Good product, easy to see, sits well on the water and casts well.


09/01/11--06:57: John Kerr - 4/5 - fs-hotheatbeads - Excellent service, got this great selection of beads quickly even though it was ordered during the bank holiday madness. (chan 1548408)

John Kerr - 4/5 - fs-hotheatbeads - Excellent service, got this great selection of beads quickly even though it was ordered during the bank holiday madness.


09/02/11--01:37: JT Tungsten bead Head Endrick Spider Fluorescent OrangeTrout Fly Review (chan 1548408)

Review by Chris Wellington who has given 5/5 for the JT Tungsten bead Head Endrick Spider Fluorescent Orange trout fly. "well tied balanced weight lets see what the winter Grayling think".


09/02/11--02:03: Damsel nymph, elishas dreams trout fly review (chan 1548408)

Robert Walker gives a review of 4/5 for the damsel nymph, elishas dreams trout fly: "Nice quality. Well tied, looks like a cert fish catcher, cant wait to use it on my next trip."


09/02/11--02:44: Allys Cascade Shrimp Double Hook Salmon Fly Review (chan 1548408)

David Evans reviews the Allys Cascade Shrimp (Double Hook) and gives it 5/5: "This fly will be a killer in Scotland come September..."


09/02/11--02:45: Allys Shrimp Red (Double Hook) Salmon Fly Review (chan 1548408)

David Evans reviews the Allys Shrimp Red (Double Hook) and gives it 5/5: "Excellent flies and a very efficient service"


09/02/11--02:55: Black Beetle Foam Trout Fly Review (chan 1548408)

Robert Walker reviews gives the Black Beetle Foam Trout Fly, giving it 5/5: "Works really well, had four fish in four casts, so well pleased!"


09/08/11--01:29: Munro Killer Double Hook Salmon Fy Review (chan 1548408)

David Evans reviews the Munro Killer (Double Hook) and gives it 5/5: "This will be my first time with this fly. It looks perfect for the Borgie in September."


09/08/11--03:09: Sandy's Blank Buster Buzzer Specimin Hunter - Silver Flashback Buzzer (chan 1548408)

Ian Munro reviews the Sandys Blank Buster Buzzer Specimin Hunter - Silver Flashback Buzzer and gives it 5/5. Ian says "This is a consistent fish catcher. I've used it on every stillwater I fish. Fish it with long steady pulls or a very slow figure-of-eight. Takes can be savage! Only downside I've found is that they get really mangled by trout so have at least a few spare in your box!"


09/08/11--03:15: Stonefly Creeper Nugget (chan 1548408)

Derek Hamer reviews the Stonefly Creeper Nugget and gives it 5/5. Derek says "Fine quality flies and fast service - Thank you."


09/08/11--03:16: Partridge & Orange Trout Fly Review (chan 1548408)

Keith Allan reviews the Partridge & Orange Spider Trout Wet Fly, giving it 5/5. He says "I am a convert to fishing spider flies on both rivers and still waters and the Essential Fly (#14 & #16) pattern is well tied yet delicate in style (i.e. not over dressed) and fishes superbly. I am well pleased."


09/08/11--03:47: Charles Jardine's Ducks Dun Review 5/5 (chan 1548408)

Ian Strachan reviews the CJ's Ducks Dun and gives it 5/5. Ian says "Lovely selection of mayflies - beautifully tied."


09/08/11--04:03: 5/5 review of The Butcher (chan 1548408)

C K Patrick reviews the Butcher and gives it 5/5. Mr Patrick says that our Butchers are "well made and good to fish with".


09/12/11--01:32: Neil Davies gives a 5/5 review for the Elk Hair Caddis Brown. (chan 1548408)

Stunning. Great quality, great price, this fly took fish right from the first cast. Bought a small selection of flies to see quality, all great and will definitely be buying more from you. Beautifully packaged showing great care and attention to detail, thank you


09/12/11--01:39: Chris Wellington gives a 4/5 review of the Treacle Parkin. (chan 1548408)

Excellent flies with great balance. The tail is just the right shade of yellow for folk on the right side of the pennines


09/12/11--01:50: John reviews the Muddler Minnow, and scores it 5/5! (chan 1548408)

"Muddlers are one of my favourite flies when there is a good ripple on the water and Muddlers don't come any better than these, very good quality and fast delivery."


09/12/11--02:00: Dave Gardner reviews the Adams Parachute wth Straight Shank Hook and gives it 5/5! (chan 1548408)

this is just such a good fly on the river aire no matter what time of day.... had 1lb+ grayling come up and take the size 16....just a proper good ,well tied, allrounder that you should carry..especially in 18s... many fish, very happy....thanks


09/12/11--02:07: Paul Dunstan reviews the EF-5000 Maggot and scores it 5/5! (chan 1548408)

Used this at a location I fly fish that allows bait and spinner fishing for the trout. Last time I went there I blanked and was told that the fish get bait happy. This time I took the maggot fly and caught 2 fish on it.


09/12/11--02:15: Richard Shaw gives a 5/5 review of the Mustad Fly Fishing Hook - S71 Size -34007 O'Shaughn Size 4 (chan 1548408)

"Quick delivery & top quality hooks".


09/12/11--02:22: Richard Shaw reviews the Mustad Fly Fishing Hook - S71 Size -34007 O'Shaughn Size 2, rating them 5/5! (chan 1548408)

He says that the "hooks are top quality and the delivery was superbly fast".


09/12/11--02:28: Sandra Graham rates our yellow tailed dancer & customer service to be 5/5! (chan 1548408)

She says that "the product and service experienced was very good indeed."


09/12/11--02:42: Sandra Graham reviews the Black Magic Trout Fly and gives it 5/5, recommending our good product and service. (chan 1548408)

The Black Magic is a great little fly tied in the fashion of a dry fly version of a traditional northern wet fly dressing. It imitates all those small little terrestrials found on the water throughout the season and pulls up both trout and grayling when no other fly works. Add Floatant to the hackle and wing post and watch it go!


09/22/11--21:14: Free Shipping Now On! (chan 1548408)

Free shipping worldwide on all orders over £20!


09/23/11--01:23: Dominique Seguier reviews the dry-bundle100 and scores it as perfect with a 5/5 review! Dominique says Fast shipping, very good products. Good communications. (chan 1548408)

Dominique Seguier reviews the dry-bundle100 and scores it as "perfect" with a 5/5 review! Dominique says " Fast shipping, very good products. Good communications."


09/23/11--01:34: Chris Oliver reviews the Veniard Ceramic Spigot Bobbin and scores it 5/5! Chris says A great service and a great product. (chan 1548408)

Chris Oliver reviews the Veniard Ceramic Spigot Bobbin and scores it 5/5! Chris says "A great service and a great product."


09/23/11--02:31: Chris Oliver reviews the Fly Tying Spool Rack, giving it 5/5! Chris says that it's a great addition to my fly tying bench - no more loose spools of thread! (chan 1548408)

Chris Oliver reviews the Fly Tying Spool Rack, giving it 5/5! Chris says that it's "a great addition to my fly tying bench - no more loose spools of thread!"


09/23/11--02:41: Nick Long reviews the Iron Blue Dun and scores it 5/5! Nick says Really good. excellent service. Many thanks. (chan 1548408)

Nick Long reviews the Iron Blue Dun and scores it 5/5! Nick says "Really good. excellent service. Many thanks".


09/23/11--02:49: James Bailey reviews the Leeda Profil Reel scoring it 5/5. James says that it's a fantastic reel, especially given the price! (chan 1548408)

James Bailey reviews the Leeda Profil Reel scoring it 5/5. James says that it's a fantastic reel, especially given the price!


09/23/11--03:03: James Bailey is so pleased with our great Concrete Bowl Mini Lure Flies that he rates them 5/5! (chan 1548408)

James Bailey is so pleased with our "great Concrete Bowl Mini Lure Flies" that he rates them 5/5!


09/23/11--03:16: James Bailey gives the Marabou Black Mini Lure a 5/5 of rating! Excellent! (chan 1548408)

James Bailey gives the Marabou Black Mini Lure a 5/5 of rating! Excellent!


09/30/11--01:52: Justin Rouse reviews the Copper Tube Allys Shrimp and our customer service, scoring both 5/5! Justin says Very fast service - great flies at the best prices - deserves success! (chan 1548408)

Justin Rouse reviews the Copper Tube Allys Shrimp and our customer service, scoring both 5/5! Justin says "Very fast service - great flies at the best prices - deserves success!"


10/24/11--02:43: Semperfli Nano SIlk Red 12/0 Fly Tying Thread Released - Bends Size 8 Hooks! (chan 1548408)

Semperfli Nano Silk Red Fly Tying Thread Released today 24 October 2011. Semperfli Nano silk is probably one of the most amazing fly tying silks on the market, ultra fine measuring 50 denier or 12/0 the thinness of Nano silk hides its amazing strength, twisted we can bend size 8 hooks in a vice with this amazing fly tying silk.


10/24/11--02:59: Rob Noble reviews the Bead Head Hare's Ear with Rough Body and scores it 5/5! Rob says that it's Well tied, and really gets that team of spiders down in the fast flowing Wharfe. Thanks Rob. (chan 1548408)

Rob Noble reviews the Bead Head Hare's Ear with Rough Body and scores it 5/5! Rob says that it's "Well tied, and really gets that team of spiders down in the fast flowing Wharfe." Thanks Rob.


10/24/11--05:14: George Simpson reviews the Veniard Starter Tool Kit, and scores it 5/5, saying that it's Excellent value for money and very useful. (chan 1548408)

George Simpson reviews the Veniard Starter Tool Kit, and scores it 5/5, saying that it's "Excellent value for money and very useful."


10/24/11--05:14: James Stewart reviews the Daddies Cranefly Selection, and scores it 5/5! James says that they're very well made, and the 8 compartment box is much appreciated. (chan 1548408)

James Stewart reviews the Daddies Cranefly Selection, and scores it 5/5! James says that "they're very well made, and the 8 compartment box is much appreciated".


10/24/11--05:14: Laurence McNally reviews the Endrick Spider & Pheasant Tail Spider and scores them 5/5. Laurence says Endrick spider and pheasant tail spider instantly successful in low, clear conditions. (chan 1548408)

Laurence McNally reviews the Endrick Spider & Pheasant Tail Spider and scores them 5/5. Laurence says "Endrick spider and pheasant tail spider instantly successful in low, clear conditions."


10/24/11--05:15: Graeme Muir reviews The Essential Fly's Green Box, scoring it 5/5. Graeme says that it's An excellent fly box - fits easily into a vest or jacket pocket. Also, holds plenty of flies for a day on the water. (chan 1548408)

Graeme Muir reviews The Essential Fly's Green Box, scoring it 5/5. Graeme says that it's "An excellent fly box - fits easily into a vest or jacket pocket. Also, holds plenty of flies for a day on the water."


10/24/11--05:15: Colin Storr reviews the Fritz Bead Head BlackFritz / Lime Lure / Streamer. He says that they're well put together - delivered on time to catch plenty of fish. (chan 1548408)

Colin Storr reviews the Fritz Bead Head BlackFritz / Lime Lure / Streamer. He says that they're "well put together - delivered on time to catch plenty of fish".


10/24/11--05:15: Colin Storr reviews the Bead Head Yellow Montana, and scores it 5/5. Colin says that The fish loved this one so much they decided to keep it! (chan 1548408)

Colin Storr reviews the Bead Head Yellow Montana, and scores it 5/5. Colin says that "The fish loved this one so much they decided to keep it!"


10/24/11--05:15: Andy Dalrymple reviews the Sandys Orange Blank Buster Spider, and scores it 5/5. He reports on a recent fishing trip, where this Lovely little fly was taken as it landed using a 15' leader on a local crystal clear lake. (chan 1548408)

Andy Dalrymple reviews the Sandys Orange Blank Buster Spider, and scores it 5/5. He reports on a recent fishing trip, where this "Lovely little fly was taken as it landed using a 15' leader on a local crystal clear lake."


10/24/11--05:16: Rob Noble reviews the Sawyer Killer Bug, and scores it 5/5! Rob says that it's a Brilliant imitation bagged 5 grayling in 3hrs with this killer bug on top dropper! (chan 1548408)

Rob Noble reviews the Sawyer Killer Bug, and scores it 5/5! Rob says that it's a "Brilliant imitation bagged 5 grayling in 3hrs with this killer bug on top dropper!"


10/24/11--09:49: Fly Fishing Resources Link Directory Launched (chan 1548408)




10/25/11--07:33: James Bailey reviews the Diawl Back with Holographic Red Cheek. James says that they're great flies, thanks again. (chan 1548408)

James Bailey reviews the Diawl Back with Holographic Red Cheek. James says that they're "great flies, thanks again".


10/27/11--01:49: Salmon Flies (chan 1548408)

Stunning range of salmon flies for sale including new Snaelda patterns deadly over the past years in Russia, Iceland and Scandinavia


10/27/11--05:26: Fly Fishing - BLUE SPOT SALE DAY TODAY (chan 1548408)




11/07/11--02:28: Fly Fishing Customer Service Runner Up (chan 1548408)

In a survey by Total Fly Fisher Magazine across thousands of fly fishermen The Essential Fly came runner in in customer service provision! We always try harder so give us a try.


11/07/11--03:47: Fishing Best Web Site Winner In Total Fly Fisher Magazine Survey (chan 1548408)

In a survey by Total Fly Fisher Magazine across thousands of fly fishermen The Essential Fly as won the award for the Best Fishing Website! The team at The Essential Fly are delighted to win this award. We would like to thank the team who manage our web site and photography and our specialist partners in Search Engine Optimisation at http://seo-search-engine-optimisation-service.com/google-rankings/ who help us keep high on the different search engines.


11/07/11--04:06: Umpqua Red Hot Tapered Leaders Released (chan 1548408)

Leaders are the most important piece of tackle there is yet is is not thought about enough! So when Umpqua Feather Merchants launched one of the hottest fly fishing tippets we have ever seen we have been desperate for stock. We took our samples, played with it and loved the results. This is by far the most innovative Fly Tippet we have ever seen.


11/08/11--08:15: Irish Fly Fair (chan 1548408)

19-20 November in Galway - really looking forward to this great show.


11/08/11--09:00: New Tying Material & Predator Hair colours (chan 1548408)

The Essential Fly releases their new Predator Silky Fiber range and add further colours to the Predator Hair range


11/14/11--01:31: David Heath rates our Peter Ross as 5/5! David says that they're very nice & well made. (chan 1548408)

The Peter Ross is a still water and sea trout fly that has proven to catch for many years. Originally evolved by Peter Ross of Perthshire in the nineteenth century. Peter altered the well established Teal and Red patten and evolved it into an even more deadly fly. If you are using the Teal series of flies then this is an essential fly to use. The Peter Ross has few equals when used in small sizes on the dropper at duck when duckflies are hatching in Ireland. The Peter Ross can also be used as a Perch Fry when trout are feeding on them and when sea-trout first come into a river or lough in Ireland.


11/14/11--01:36: David Heath rates our Black Nano Silk as 5/5! David says that he's Very pleased. It works very well with small detailed flys. (chan 1548408)

For any given thickness Nano Silk is probably the strongest fly tying thread on the planet! Put simply Nano Silk is fine enough to tie on size 32 hooks and strong enough to bend a size 6 hook in the vice! Nano Silk is available in 8 colours including Nano Silk Black


11/21/11--01:35: David Heath rates the Dyed Golden Pheasant Tippet Piece (1/2 collar) as 5/5! He says that they're Top quality good stack for the price. (chan 1548408)

Collar pieces-equivalent to approximately half a collar. Available in three colours. The Golden Pheasant or "Chinese Pheasant", (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae. It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China but feral populations have been established in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. The adult male is 90-105 cm in length, its tail accounting for two-thirds of the total length. It is unmistakable with its golden crest and rump and bright red body. The deep orange "cape" can be spread in display, appearing as an alternating black and orange fan that covers all of the face except its bright yellow eye, with a pinpoint black pupil.


11/21/11--02:03: David Heath rates our Silver Doctor on Double Hook as 5/5. He says that they're Well made and look nice. (chan 1548408)

Silver Doctor (Double Hook). The Silver Doctor (Double Hook) is a great Salmon Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Salmon Doubles or Sea Trout or Salmon Flies or Salmon Flies or Sea Trout Flies or Salmon


11/21/11--02:16: David Heath rates the UTC Ultra Thread as 5/5! He says that it's Very easy to work with, and goes on to say that he finds it to be the best. (chan 1548408)

David Heath rates the UTC Ultra Thread as 5/5! He says that it's "Very easy to work with", and goes on to say that he finds it to be the best.


11/21/11--02:30: David Heath reviews the Loose Large Mixed Hackles as 5/5! He says that they're a good Selection at a good price. (chan 1548408)

A mixed bright coloured pack of neck or saddle hackles produced for tying of Mackerel Feathers. Neck and Saddle packs available. Each pack comes with a mix of feathers in red, yellow, orange, blue, green and white. Sold in large 7 gram packs.


11/24/11--02:17: David Heath reviews our Foxy Tails Arctic Fox Hair, giving it a tidy 5/5! David says that it's Top quality and good length for most flys. (chan 1548408)

Silver Fox Piece Salmon, sea trout and steelhead flies. Tube flies dressed either traditional, Frodin, Shumakov, or templedog style up to 80mm wing or tail length. Any larger hairwing single, double and treble or the smaller hooks / tubes that require a longer wing. First class fox tail long and very mobile. Ideal for the Scandinavian style of fly dressing


11/24/11--02:23: Andrew Apsey reviews his experience with The Essential Trout & Salmon Fly Company, as well as the Turkey Marabou that he's recently ordered from us, rating both as 5/5! Andrew says that he received Great service, quick delivery! looking forward to tying (chan 1548408)

The most popular fly-tying feather in use today. Used in all styles, from salt through to stillwater, for virtually every species that a fly is cast for and in all parts of the world. It’s mobility is now legendary. Marabou mixed White, Black, Orange, Olive & Brown .


11/24/11--02:28: Mike Jones reviews our Mrs Simpson, scoring it as 5/5. Mike says that they're Nicely tied and in top quality condition. I WILL be ordering more. (chan 1548408)

Mrs Simpson . The Mrs Simpson is a great Trout Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Lures or Trout Flies or Lure


11/24/11--02:47: Mike Jones reviews our 3x Fly Fishing Tapered Leaders 6.8lb, rating them as 5/5. Mike says Having purchased inferior leaders online before I was pleasantly surprised to receive yours. They are perfect for my needs and didn't break on attaching the tippet (chan 1548408)

A specially designed tapered leader with a long and heavy butt for turnover power and a supple front taper for delicate presentation. These leaders are an excellent choice for fishing with small and mid-sized flies on spooky fish and ideal for even underhand casting.


11/24/11--02:53: Chris Edwards reviews our Invicta, scoring it 5/5 and saying that they're a nice fly, they do the job well. (chan 1548408)

Invicta The Invicta is one of the most popular fly patterns conceived and the Invicta is still popular with still water and sea-trout fishermen. The Invicta was developed as we know it today by James Ogden from Cheltenham as a dry fly. The Invicta is a great pattern to use during a sedge fly rise, probably imitating a hatching caddis or returning egg-laying female caddis that descends beneath the water to oviposit.


11/24/11--03:02: Silviu Lacatus reviews the Amherst Tail Centre Piece, scoring it as a 5/5! Silviu says that it's a very good item and sends his thanks. (chan 1548408)

An Amherst Pheasant Centre Tail Piece. 2 x 10cm paired pieces of this great substitute for Bustard.


11/24/11--03:10: Alex Munro reviews our Allys Shrimp on a Double Hook, scoring it as a 5/5 product! Alex says Really good value, fast delivery and great customer service. Will shop with you again. Thanks Alex, we look forward to it. (chan 1548408)

Allys Shrimp (Double Hook - Black Hook). The Allys Shrimp (Double Hook - Black Hook) is a great Salmon Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Salmon Doubles or Sea Trout or Ally Gowans Salmon Flies or Salmon Flies or Salmon Flies or Sea Trout Flies or Salmon


11/30/11--02:32: David Heath reviews the Veniard Premium Cock Cape and scores it 5/5! David says that they're Top quality and loves that there are so many sizes to choose from. (chan 1548408)

These necks from the USA are gems in their own right. They are genetic necks of outstanding quality, equal to that of the Indian and Far Eastern necks. The shape of the individual feathers is unusual for genetics in so far as they have a taper more in keeping with Indian hackles. The capes themselves are deceptively well endowed with a wide range of sizes and hackle. Available in a choice of 15 colours.


11/30/11--02:57: David Heath reviews the Veniard Chinese Cock Neck, scoring it 5/5, David says that he's Glad he bought it , it's much better quality than was expected for the price, very nice indeed. (chan 1548408)

Chinese Cock Neck Larger necks with softer hackles. Ideal for wet and salmon flies as well as streamer patterns. Available in 12 colours.


12/01/11--01:26: Rob Yates rates our Prince Trout Fly as a 5/5, and says that it has been a great fish catcher for him! (chan 1548408)

Prince . The Prince is a great Trout Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Nymphs or Trout Flies or Nymph


12/01/11--01:34: Dominique Seguier reviews our Frog Hair Fluorocarbon Tippet and the service that he experienced from The Essential Fly, rating both as 5/5, Dominique says Perfect is the word. Not only regarding the product but for the fast international transaction, too (chan 1548408)

If you like fluorocarbon tippets then you will love this. Although more expensive we find this a superb fluorocarbon tippet. Ultra high molecular weight PVDF fluorocarbon material Gamma proprietary processed Extremely flexible Up to twice the suppleness of conventional fluorocarbons Increased shock resistance helps prevent break offs Near invisible reflective properties The most stealthy, drag free presentation possible


12/01/11--01:41: Stewart Roberts rates our Tapered Fly Leader, scoring it 4/5. Stewart says that it's a great product.Article (chan 1548408)

A specially designed tapered leader with a long and heavy butt for turnover power and a supple front taper for delicate presentation. These leaders are an excellent choice for fishing with small and mid-sized flies on spooky fish and ideal for even underhand casting.


12/29/11--03:15: Keith Allan rates our CJ's Ducks Dun Collection as 5/5, saying that the 3 adaptations of CJ's pattern are excellently tied. (chan 1548408)

Duck's Dun - Trout Fly Collection 12 Ducks Dun Flies in Original, Cream and Olive The Duck's Dun was developed by Charles Jardine, This was the first fly that Charles developed using CDC CJ’s Ducks Dun Dry Fly Mayfly & Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) Imitation Charles Jardine designed the original Duck’s Dun fly. We have taken that pattern and produced it in its original, olive and cream variants making it a great all round Mayfly & Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) pattern. The Duck’s Dun was specifically designed by Charles to give as superb profile and sit body down in the water as its hackles are deliberately cut on the bottom half. This makes the hook shank or body of the fly sit on the water giving a superb fly silhouette from below for fish. Traditional hackled flies can sit toe up in the water giving a less natural feel to the fly.


12/29/11--04:36: Keith Allen rates our Adams Parachute as 4/5, saying that this well tied and not over-dressed pattern worked so well this season that I;ve already topped up my fly box in anticipation of next years haul! (chan 1548408)

Adams Parachute - Trout Fly Adams Parachute . The Adams Parachute is a great Trout Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Humpies & Irresistibles or Parachute, Klinkhammer & Thorax or or Trout Flies or Dry


12/30/11--01:35: David Heath reviews the Veniard Fluorescent Chenille, rating it as 5/5. David likes it for the good quality found on opening the packet. (chan 1548408)

Fluorescent Chenille Super bright rayon style chenille. All colours are fluorescent under UV light 3m packets or 6m mixed.


12/30/11--01:44: Genuine Seals Fur Available in 24 colours. (chan 1548408)

John Stephens reviews the Veniard Genuine Seals Fur Dubbing Material and rates it as 5/5. When asked to review the material, John also went in to detail about the service he received; "Great material, great service. The Essential fly delivers and keeps you in touch with your order. Well done The Essential Fly." Thanks John!


12/30/11--06:05: Steven Garner rates our Nanny Carr's Olive Emerger as 5/5. Steven says that the fish love them, especially down the edge of riffles. (chan 1548408)

The Nanny Carr’s Olive Emerger was initially tied to fool the wild river trout of the upper River Ribble and is name after a noted section on the river. It is tied with an almost translucent olive body to imitate hatching olives and buzzers that are found on the water throughout the season and pulls up both trout and grayling with regularity. It’s wing post in tied in either red or black so it is easily seen on the water’s surface whatever the light conditions Add Floatant to the hackle and wing post and watch it go! Nanny carr's Olive Emerger - Fly Tying Dressing For the more adventurous among you we have provided tying specifications for the Nanny carr's Olive Emerger . Remember at The Essential Fly we sell the Nanny carr's Olive Emerger at incredible prices with a top quality fly and service to back it up. It is certainly worth tying the Nanny carr's Olive Emerger yourself to understand the pleasure of catching a fish with your own tied fly, however at the price we sell flies it is only worth tying one or two Nanny carr's Olive Emerger as your can spend more time fishing instead of tying flies - buy volume online with us.


12/30/11--06:13: Derek Ray is bonkers (sorry, couldn't resist...) about our Salmon Priest, and rates it as 5/5! Derek says it Looks excellent, and is nicely weighted. This product will definitely do it's job. (chan 1548408)

Made from brass, this is a really heavy priest with extra lead in the head to add to the weight. It is still small enough to go into most clothing pockets.


12/30/11--06:25: John Brazendale recently purchased some of our BH Yellow Montana's. He hasn't had chance to use them yet, though rates the service that he experienced as worthy of 5/5 stars! John says As ever, excellent product and service, thank you, can't wait to use (chan 1548408)

Bead Head (BH) Yellow Montana. The Bead Head (BH) Yellow Montana is a great Trout Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Bead Heads or Gold Heads or Montana & Stones or Trout Flies or BH The bead in the Bead Head (BH) Yellow Montana makes them sink very well and are ideal for fishing deep in lakes. Upstream fishing with Bead Head (BH) Yellow Montana and strike indicators is another method of fishing these Trout Flies.


12/30/11--06:49: Derek Ray reviews our John Tyzack Tungsten BH Endrick Spider and rates it as 5/5! John says they're excellent, and came with great service and good value! (chan 1548408)

5 Times English Rivers Champion John Tyzacks' take on the traditional bead Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph the gold tungsten bead makes them sink very well whilst keeping the profile slim and short. Upstream fishing with Bead Head (BH) Pheasant Tail and strike indicators is great method of fishing these Trout Flies. The perfect point fly to use in a Duo Rig.


12/30/11--07:03: Calvin Morrison reviews our bundle of 9 Nano Silks, scoring them as 5/5. Calvin says This tying silk is amazing. I now use it exclusively for all small patterns and to minimise the risk of too bulky heads on some dressings. Its strength gives you full c (chan 1548408)

Semper Fli Nano Silk This collection includes all 9 colours of 12/0 Nano Silk, the complete fly tyers collection of Powersilks! WHAT IS NANO SILK BLACK FLY TYING THREAD? For any given thickness Nano Silk is probably the strongest fly tying thread on the planet! Put simply Nano Silk is fine enough to tie on size 32 hooks and strong enough to bend a size 6 hook in the vice! Nano Silk is available in 9 colours including Nano Silk Black and the New Nano Silk Red A MODERN THREAD FOR THE MODERN FLY TYER Many fly tying threads were sourced from the textile industry many years ago and have remained unchanged ever since. Many of these threads are strong enough when used with caution but are prone to snapping at the most inconvenient time (usually just before you whip finish a fly that took 15 minutes to tie!). Nano Silk is a modern hi-tech fibre sourced by the Semper Fli team which is coloured and spooled by us to provide the modern fly tyer with a thread to meet their needs. WHAT CAN NANO SILK BE USED FOR? The fact is it’s really up to you... but here are a few tips and tricks from the Semper Fli team to get you started. Extra strength means flies can be tied “tighter” with more pressure meaning more resilient flies Thread breakage is virtually eliminated Minimum thickness means “thread build up” is no longer an issue. Slim bodied flies are possible even with many turns of silk as Nano Silk adds virtually no bulk. When pulled tight Nano Silk can disappear into the dressing of a fly. Check out the parachute hackles tied using Nano Silk. No need to varnish heads! A simple whip finish can be pulled tight and won’t come undone when fished. Multi-strand structure means thread can be split to form dubbing loops. Nano Silk is so fine it can doubled up midway through dressing a fly to form a dubbing loop without excess build up On complex dressings with many steps half hitches or 2 turn whip finishes can be applied without fear of losing tension or excessive build up CAUTION! Nano Silk is also stronger than many fly tying tools a ceramic fly tying bobbin is recommended


12/30/11--07:54: Bob White reviews the Veniard English Grey Partridge Grey Flank, scoring it 5/5. Bob says I give this product a 5/5 rating. Product is very good quality. (chan 1548408)

English Grey Partridge Grey Flank Available in 2gm packets.


12/30/11--08:13: Bob White reviews the Veniard Mixed Ostrich Herl, scoring it 5/5. Bob says I give this product a 5/5 review. It is of very good quality and reasonable amount of product for the price. (chan 1548408)

Ostrich Herl Mixed A piece of Brown, Olive and Green Ostrich Herl.


12/30/11--08:22: Bob White reviews the F McPhillips CDC Dubbing Packets, scoring them 5/5. Bob says that he's very happy with the quality and amount of this product. (chan 1548408)

Individual 0.5 gram packets of CDC, available in a choice of 12 colours. Designed specifically for dry fly patterns, this CDC dubbing offers an exceptional addition to the fly tyers armoury. It is unbelievably light, physically, and will alight the fly like the piece of feather down it is. In colours: Black - Brown Olive - Golden Yellow - Green Olive - Grey - Light Olive - Mayfly Olive - Medium Olive - Sedge Brown - Summer Duck - White - Yellow


12/30/11--08:32: Alastair Neri reviews our Fly Tying Spool Rack, scoring it 5/5. Alastair says that it's an excellent addition to my fly tying collection. (chan 1548408)

We started using these for ourselves at shows and for our own storage, they are superb, storing 32 spools on 4 tiers. This is a great little storage system to have on your tyng desk and makes it so simple to store and use spools of thread, not only that it takes up little more space than the spools but with the 4 raised tiers makes it simple to grab what you need!


12/30/11--08:46: Alastair Neri reviews our Grayling e-book, scoring it 5/5. Alastair says it's a very interesting read I just wish I had Grayling fishing here in Aberdeenshire! (chan 1548408)

Our 35 page guide to Winter Grayling fly fishing is downloadable instantly to your email. With invaluable tips and hints, tying instructions for Sandy's Rhyacophila and Straggle Bug which have proved to be deadly for grayling we are sure that you will find this a superb guide and assist you in this tremendous winter fishing style, remember Grayling can be fished for when you cannot fish for River Brown Trout. Even when there is thick snow on the ground fly fishing for grayling is great fun, indeed it is probably one of the most exciting times for this tremendous hobby. You will receive instructions via email on how to download this tremendous guide so must have a real email address to receive download instructions.


12/30/11--08:58: Keith Allan reviews the John Tyzack Tungsten Bead Head Endrick Spider Fluorescent Orange Colour and scores it 4/5. Keith says a cold December day fishing Meon Springs (Hampshire), Fluorescent Orange Spider performed excellently, easily achieved deep to t (chan 1548408)

5 Times English Rivers Champion John Tyzacks' take on the traditional bead Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph the gold tungsten bead makes them sink very well whilst keeping the profile slim and short. Upstream fishing with Bead Head (BH) Pheasant Tail and strike indicators is great method of fishing these Trout Flies. The perfect point fly to use in a Duo Rig.


01/04/12--05:48: New Polarised Fishing Sunglasses Released For 2012 (chan 1548408)

Our fly fishing sun-glass come with 6 pairs of interchangeable lenses these are ideal for any light conditions from very low light to extremely bright sunlight. With lightweight plastic frame these are extremely comfortable and offer flexibility for your fly fishing and beyond.


01/04/12--06:30: Semperfli 2012 Lever Vise Released (chan 1548408)

We wanted a fly vice that was quicker to use at shows and exhibitions and there is no doubt that lever vices are in-vogue and far easier to use. With a simple flick of the lever our hook is in the vice. The Semperfli team worked with their manufacturer to develop this super lever vice with solid metal knobs and a rapid lever to clamp the hooks. As a true rotary the vice allows us to rotate our flies and work top and bottom as required.


01/06/12--01:25: David Heath reviews the Veniard Hare Dub Dispenser, scoring it 5/5! David says he's very pleased with this nice, tidy box. (chan 1548408)

Hare Dub Dispenser 12 colours of hare fur, a classic standard dubbing blended with SLF. Perfect for a wide range of uses from large buggy patterns to small nymphs, emergers and gold heads.


01/06/12--01:42: David Heath reviews the Veniard Natural Hares Fur, and rates is as 5/5! David says it's a very good quality product. (chan 1548408)

Hares Natural Fur Body fur piece. Hare body is normally slightly darker and longer than the mask or ears.


01/09/12--01:59: David Heath reviews the Veniard UNI Micro Tinsel, and scores it 5/5. David says that it's very nice material and pleasant to use. (chan 1548408)

Lurex-type coloured braided tinsels so fine you can tie with them, Great for ribs and tags on small flies. Sold in 12 yard reels. Colours available: Gold, Grey, Old Gold, Green, Bronze, Silver, Red, Purple, Pink, Copper, Blue & Pearl.


01/09/12--02:01: David Heath reviews the Veniard Cock Pheasant Centre Tail, and scores it as 5/5. David says that it's of first class quality. (chan 1548408)

Cock Pheasant Centre Tails Used for herl bodies, wing cases, tails etc. These feathers have endless uses. The only feather on the pheasant tail nymph. 2 Supplied in each packet with a choice of 12 colours available.


01/10/12--01:42: David Heath reviews the Veniard Cellire Varnish and scores it 5/5. David says that he used the No1 Extra Clear & Fine Varnish, which he found to be very good. (chan 1548408)

An excellent head cement for fly tying. Available as; No1 Extra Clear Fine No3 White No6 Red No7 Black No11 Yellow Unitit thinner also available that is suitable for use with all of the above.


01/10/12--01:58: David Heath reviews the Veniard Dubbing Needles that we supply, and scores them 5/5. He likes them as they're very light and very nice. (chan 1548408)

Dubbing Needles Available in 2 styles


01/11/12--01:42: David Heath loves the top quality Veniard Mallard Duck Drake Grey Flanked Dyed Feathers, and scores them as 5/5! (chan 1548408)

Mallard Duck Drake Grey Flanked Dyed Feathers Available in 7 colours, in 2gm packets.


01/11/12--01:52: David Heath loves the good quality Veniard Magic Glass / V Rib and scores it 5/5! (chan 1548408)

This extra soft plastic material is half round in cross section enabling the tyer to produce realistic flat or segmented bodies. Available in 14 colours, with 1.4m material per packet.


01/12/12--01:20: David Heath reviews the Veniard Bronze Peacock Herl, scoring it 5/5 & saying it's good quality. (chan 1548408)

Strung Bronze Peacock Herl Probably the first fly tying material used by us all. Used in 100’s of patterns. Available in 5 colours.


01/12/12--01:36: William Thomas reviews our Combination Priest in Aluminium & Brass, he scores it as 5/5 and says that he had a different one of these for years before losing it, though this replacement Priest cost a lot less than expected, which can't be bad! (chan 1548408)

Combination Priest & Marrow Spoon This priest is an ideal combination brass priest and marrow spoon. The beautiful priest to help despatch that Salmon or Trout to the dinner table. With a black aluminium stem and a nicely weighted brass head this priest looks good and feels great. The brass marrow spoon fits inside the aluminium stem when not in use.


01/13/12--01:36: William Thomas reviews our flies and scores them 5/5! He says All of the flies are quality tyings - great to get them in size 16 as well. Czech nymphs were a first for me and proved successful. (chan 1548408)

Trout Dry flies including Black Magic Green Rib are an superb fly to keep in the dry fly fisherman's arsenal. Very little can match the fun of watching a trout or grayling rise and take a Black Magic Green Rib dry fly from the water surface. Indeed in some rivers like the chalk streams of Southern England dry flies like Black Magic Green Rib are the only fishing flies allowed to be used. Selecting the right fishing fly can be awkward and over the years it has almost become a minefield with thousands of variations of trout dry flies including Black Magic Green Rib available! Key is for the fly fisherman to match the hatch and identify the ideal fly before they start fishing. Careful observation shows there are often key flies like sedge or caddis, olives, or mayflies that should always be considered when hatching. If little is rising then consider fly fishing with clever flies like Klinkhammers which with their body dipping into the sub-surface and parachute sat on the surface film look like a fly emerging.


01/13/12--01:42: G Todd reviews our customer service & the Wychwood Epic Magnesium Fly Fishing glasses, scoring both 5/5! He says Excellent Service as usual. Product is great value for money compared to more expensive Glasses. (chan 1548408)

Sun glasses are essential for fishermen, both for keeping out the sun, helping focus on a fly, seeing the trout / salmon take and most imortantly to protect eyes from flying hooks! A high quality pair of magnesium alloy sunglasses with supreme durability and extreme lightness. Featuring glass lenses which increase polarising capability, eliminating glare and reducing eye fatigue. Magnesium-Alloy frame for improved durability and lightness. 1.9mm hard coated glass UV380 and UV400 lenses. consistent lens arc delivers the least amount of surface distortion. Spring loaded arms and adjustable nose pads. supplied with free lanyard and protective case.


01/16/12--01:39: Michelle McMeekin reviews our Gift Voucher service, rating it as 5/5! Michelle says that it was Quick and easy to use. Excellent! (chan 1548408)

Our gift vouchers are an excellent means of securing the perfect gift for the angler in your life! Once ordered, you will receive an immediate voucher code by email, along with a hard copy voucher sent by post so you will definitely have to give!


01/16/12--01:46: John Vowles reviews our Combination Priest in Aluminium & Brass, rating it as 5/5! John says that he's very pleased with this priest, it's a good product! (chan 1548408)

This priest is an ideal combination brass priest and marrow spoon. The beautiful priest to help despatch that Salmon or Trout to the dinner table. With a black aluminium stem and a nicely weighted brass head this priest looks good and feels great. The brass marrow spoon fits inside the aluminium stem when not in use.


01/17/12--01:04: Francis Renner reviews our Essential Fly Braided Loop Connector, and scores it a whopping 10/10! That's off the scale! Francis says that she had no problems whilst using this high quality product. (chan 1548408)

Our Braided Loop Connectors come in packs with 3 braided loop connectors in a pack. These make it very easy to connect a fly line to a tapered leader. Simply insert at least 30mm of fly line inside the core of the braided loop connector, personally we like 60mm. Slide the retaining sleve so that it covers the end of the braid and making sure that the sleeve is a tight fit. Our leaders are transparent / white in colour. These have a braking strain of 30lb and are the simplest way to connect fly line and transparent leader.


01/17/12--01:19: Mark Holt reviews our Sparklemet - Krystal Flash Alternative, and rates it as 5/5! Mark says The pearl really stands out when used with dark colours, much better than Veniards and cheaper too. Keep up the good work. Thanks Mark! (chan 1548408)

Sparklemet is our own version of Krystal Flash - a highly reflective corrugated winging material nut at a fraction of the cost of some manufacturers. It is a deeply fluorescent standard material with pulsating micro monofilaments, giving it unique fish catching properties. Sparklemet is a thin, flexible tinsel that gives lifelike flash and breathing action. Mix in with other fibers to enhance streamers and saltwater baitfish patterns. Flashabou has become an essential saltwater fly tying ingredient, Sparklemet gives even better price / performance than the original Flashabou. Each package contains approximately 150 strands of 12" Flashabou fibers. It is a super strong fiber that won't matte as it swims and flows through the water, it really attracts fish. Sparklemet comes in a large range of colours including a superb luminous version to add to those deep water lures.


01/17/12--12:26: Mark Holt reviews the Veniard Polar Fibre, rating it as 5/5! Mark says Really easy to work with, ties in lovely. (chan 1548408)

A super soft, pre-tapered synthetic fur that will give any pattern incredible action in the water. Lifelike material for baitfish imitations, streamers and attractor patterns. It can be easily marked with indelible marking pens for more realistic baitfish patterns. Available in a choice of 11 colours.


01/17/12--13:00: Mark Holt reviews our service, following his recent order for Veniard Krystal Chenille (amongst other things!) Mark says that the chenille was as described, excellent service as always! (chan 1548408)

This dazzling body material is made totally of Krystal Flash fibres. Size Medium / 10mm. Available in 16 colours. 2m material per packet.


01/17/12--13:07: Mark Holt reviews the Veniard Krinkle Mirror Flash, and scores it as 5/5! Mark says that the Mirror Flash is excellent and as described, and the service brilliant as always (chan 1548408)

A new version of the best selling Mirror Flash, the crinkle effect axaggerates the reflective qualities of this already vibrant material. Available in a choice of 6 colours.


01/17/12--13:33: Mark Holt reviews the , he scores them as worthy of 5/5 stars and says As described brilliant service as always. (chan 1548408)

Superb self adhesive eyes that are bright and lifelike. Available in 3 colours and 4 sizes.


01/17/12--13:57: David Miller rates the Veniard Grey Squirrel Skin as 5/5! David says Having been a customer of Essential Fly for a short while I have been very impressed with the service and quality of products...Many thanks (chan 1548408)

Squirrel Skins are rapidly becoming recognized as a superb dubbing material,being moderately finer in texture than Hare’s fur, it is ideal for smaller nymph patterns. Excluding tail.


01/17/12--14:06: Peter Hatton reviews the Stonefly Rotary Fly Dryer Rod Turner and rates it as 5/5! Peter says it's a great bit of kit at a great price comes complete with a rod support as well. (chan 1548408)

This neat, battery operated fly dryer is a must for all fly tyers, whether they are tying epoxy buzzers or large salt-water flies. It also comes complete with a small rod chuck to dry and turn a rod when re-whipping a guide.


01/17/12--14:12: Peter Hatton reviews the UNI Neon Tying Thread, and rates it as 5/5. Peter says they're Great threads, I use mine for the top three eyes on my beach rod for aiding with visual bite detection. (chan 1548408)

Extra strong thread which is excellent for streamers, salmon & saltwater patterns. Available in 6 brilliant colours: Yellow, Orange, Chartreuse, Green, Red and Burnt Orange.


01/19/12--01:33: John Ashburn reviews the Umpqua Streamer Box, and scores it as 5/5! John says it's an Excellent quality item - can store flies up to 2 long with plenty of headroom in the lid. The whole thing is quality from the construction material, the lid locking / s (chan 1548408)

A new clear lid concept fly box, aiding the correct selection of flies when stored alongside numerous other boxes in your luggage The clear high density Polycarbonate lids also provide fantastic durability, handling and water resistance when coupled with the rubber seals They are available in with two slot foam inserts one rippled and one with slots


01/23/12--01:21: David Bullock reviews the Disco Blob Olive, and scores it 5/5! David says well tied excellent fly, well satisfied! (chan 1548408)

The blob is mainly a stillwater pattern, and is successful from Spring through to Autumn for both Rainbow and Brown trout. The blob is often used as an attractor pattern on the top dropper of a team of flies. These are unweighted patterns tied with fritz type materials for the body. Some patterns have small marabou tails in contrasting colours while others sport a wing of flashabou material. Colours are many and varied but sunburst orange and yellow are firm favourites on the competition scene. They are generally fished on sinking lines and are usually positioned on the top dropper with either a lure or a nymph or both, fished beneath. Invariably blobs are fast pulling patterns although they do sometimes get taken off the surface while waiting for the other flies to sink.


01/23/12--01:32: David Bullock reviews the Disco Blob Bumble and scores it as 5/5! David says nice mixture of material I can see this working anywhere (chan 1548408)

Disco Blob Bumble The blob is mainly a stillwater pattern, and is successful from Spring through to Autumn for both Rainbow and Brown trout. The blob is often used as an attractor pattern on the top dropper of a team of flies. These are unweighted patterns tied with fritz type materials for the body. Some patterns have small marabou tails in contrasting colours while others sport a wing of flashabou material. Colours are many and varied but sunburst orange and yellow are firm favourites on the competition scene. They are generally fished on sinking lines and are usually positioned on the top dropper with either a lure or a nymph or both, fished beneath. Invariably blobs are fast pulling patterns although they do sometimes get taken off the surface while waiting for the other flies to sink.


01/24/12--01:24: David Bullock reviews our Damsel Nymph (Anthony Variant), and rates it as 5/5! David says it's a superbly tied fly, different to any other in my fly box, a great small stillwater pattern. (chan 1548408)

Damsel Nymph Anthony Variant Damsel Nymph Anthony Variant. Points Winner in the Fly Tying Masters Round 1


01/24/12--01:31: John Rimmington reviews the Veniard Synthetic Living Fibre and rates it as 5/5! John says very good service & value for money. The tying materials are very good as is the postage & packing. Over all, very good. (chan 1548408)

SLF - Synthetic Living Fibre Available in 48 colours


01/25/12--01:19: Hugh Davies reviews our Bivisible Brown and scores it 5/5! Hugh says This pattern does not often feature in other catalogues. The flies, very promptly received, look to be well tied, however, it remains to be seen as to how well they stand up to prolonge (chan 1548408)

The Bivisible Brown is tied entierly from hackles - no other materials other than tying thread are used. It is the combination of colours of hackles on the collar and body which produced the distinct Bi-visible effect on the Bivisible Brown. As a bushy fly the Bivisible Brown is normally fished as a dry fly on fast broken water where it floats easily riding high on the sufrace with floatant. The Bivisible Brown also makes a good dropper fly when fishing on a lake in large waves. Finally the Bivisible Brown makes a great dapping fly.As the name indicates dry flies which include Bivisible Brown are designed to float on the surface of the water. Trout dry flies types which include Bivisible Brown imitate a wide variery of flies and insects which inhabit the surface of the water. There is nothing like using dry flies and watching trout and grayling rise to the surface. To purists dry fly fishing is the true art-form of fly fishing, indeed some rivers only permit dry fly fishing. There are some dry flies (e.g. the Popper, Muddlers) which are designed to attract fish by the action of creating a surface disturbance. The flies are made from very bouyant materials (e.g, cork, ethafoam or deer hair, the latter having a generous application of floatant). A Muddler retrieved upwind of a rise can often result in a bulge in the water as the fish follows the fly. Dry Fly Fishing Techniques With The Bivisible Brown A dry fly like Bivisible Brown has flotant (Gink is the most popular) warmed in your hand and gently rubbed into the hackles to help Bivisible Brown float and they are usually cast singly on a trout tapered leader. A floating line is used, but with the tapered leader de-greased so that it does not glint and flash light spooking the trout The Bivisible Brown can be used as a Dapping Fly. In Ireland, it is common to see the locals using a dapping technique on the loughs. They usually use a long rod, often as long as 17ft, a large fly reel (or alternatively a beautifully smooth-running Centrepin reel) containing strong nylon spinning line attached to about 5 yards of 'floss line'. The floss line is joined to a level leader of about 4 feet, with a hook about size 10 on to which a couple of mayflies or a Bivisible Brown have been caught at the thorax. The floss line billows out in front of the boat, and the rod is held so that the mayfly or Bivisible Brown skip enticingly across the surface of the water, as the breeze fluctuates. This seems to be an irresistible attraction to the trout, the odd salmon has been known to be can be caught with this method. With this method live mayfly are used to dap on the surface!. Howewer we use mayfly and later in the season cranefly imitations. Alterbative in place of the natural fly, sometimes a very bushy tied fly is substituted - often of two contrasting colours (bi-visible) to assist the angler in identifying the position of the fly. The Bivisible Brown is great fun when used for dapping. Bivisible Brown - Fly Tying Dressing Fly Tying Difficulty: 4 For the more adventurous among you we have provided tying specifications for the Bivisible Brown. Remember at The Essential Fly we sell the Bivisible Brown at incredible prices with a top quality fly and service to back it up. It is certainly worth tying the Bivisible Brown yourself to understand the pleasure of catching a fish with your own tied fly, however at the price we sell flies it is only worth tying one or two Bivisible Brown as your can spend more time fishing instead of tying flies - buy volume online with us.


01/25/12--01:24: Christopher Cook reviews the Veniard UNI Super Midge Pre Waxed Thread 200y, and rates it as 5/5! (chan 1548408)

UNI Super Midge Pre Waxed Thread 200y 200 yard spools of one of the top tying threads. Available in 20 colours. For a mixed selection box of different colours please select one colour from the list (a mix colour box will still be received)


01/26/12--02:28: Christopher Cook reviews the Veniard UNI Pre Waxed Thread 50y and scores it as 5/5! Christopher says My first try with a premium thread, been using the stuff that came in a kit. What a difference, makes life a lot easier. It's stronger, doesn't snap so e (chan 1548408)

50 yard spools of one of the top tying threads. Available in 20 colours. For a random selection of thread colours, please select the 'mixed' tab, followed by the required pack size. Our packs of 10 and 20 threads also provide a significant saving when compared to purchasing individual threads.


01/26/12--03:28: Brian Prout has been in touch, offering some very kind words about The Essential Fly! Brian rates us as 5/5 and says he's had Excellent service from this company. Thanks Brian! (chan 1548408)

Best Fishing Web Site Winner & Runner Up In Best After Sales Service In Total FlyFisher Magazine Awards In a survey by Total FlyFisher Magazine across thousands of fly fishermen The Essential Fly won the award for the Best Fishing Website and was Runner Up For Best After Sales Service. The team at The Essential Fly are delighted to win this award and we would like to thank every customer voted for us! We work on the principles found in good businesses, good customer service, good products and good value for money and "We will always try harder". With tens of thousands of customers in over 50 countries we have gone from strength to strength and can only thank our customers, the team here and the partners who help us deliver our website and customer service. Many thanks from The Essential Fly for your votes!


01/27/12--01:20: Keith Allan reviews our Hawthorn Fly and rates it 4/5! Keith says it’s a good representation of a Hawthorn fly pattern and well tied, let’s hope the trout think so this coming spring. (chan 1548408)

Hawthorn - Trout Fly Hawthorn . The Hawthorn is a great Trout Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Craneflies & Damsels or Trout Flies or Dry


02/02/12--02:44: John Slowik reviews the Stroft ABR and Stroft GTM line, scoring them 4/5 all in all! John says Awesome mono. The Kg. test to line diameter ratio is incredible. I din't know how they do it. The knot strength is impressive and i don't even notice any line (chan 1548408)

Stroft ABR has less shine than Stroft GTM and as a consequence can be even better for those fussy fish or naturals that get spooked easily. Essential for river fly fishermen.


02/10/12--02:26: Asbjorn Strom rates his recent purchase of Scientific Anglers Aircel Wf-7-F and scores it as 4/5! Asbjorn says that he is very pleased with his purchase from The Essential Fly. (chan 1548408)

Scientific Anglers Aircel Wf-7-F •All round fly fishing line •Shoots and lies superbly •Gives brilliant presentation •Exceptional value •Colour: Pale Green •Length: 27yds (25m)


02/13/12--01:13: Jean-Jacque Mouloise has sent a message in thanking us for the dry trout flies that he's received, he rates them as 5/5 and says that they're superb, and very well tyed. (chan 1548408)

Typically trout dry flies imitate many different natural flies from mayflies, caddis, sedge, damsel, flying ants & midges. A trout dry fly is typically cast as a single fly on a tapered leader which turns the dry fly in the cast allowing it to gently descend on to the water like the natural insect it imitates.


02/13/12--01:28: James Keating has been in touch regarding his recent purchase of the Sonik SK10 Reel Case, he just wanted to say that it's great. Thanks James, hope you enjoy it for many years to come! (chan 1548408)

Sonik Deluxe SK 10 Reel Case - Available Now. Outstanding protection for up to 10 fly reels or spools. Fully padded for extra protection of valuable reels. Moulded base for added durability. Adjustable, padded and removable interior dividers for customised storage. Separate tippet compartment with two zippered and six smaller mesh pockets. Padded foam carry handle. Removable, adjustable padded shoulder strap. Dimensions 35 X 25 X 15 (cm).


02/15/12--01:05: David Burlow has been in touch regarding his latest order, he says Well tied flies as all ways. Placed order Monday morning arrived Tuesday; great service. Thanks David. (chan 1548408)

The bead in the Bead Head (BH) Pheasant Tail makes them sink very well and are ideal for fishing deep in lakes. Upstream fishing with Bead Head (BH) Pheasant Tail and strike indicators is another method of fishing these Trout Flies.


02/15/12--01:15: Robert Keith reviews his latest order, he says Thanks! A great purchase of quality files! (chan 1548408)

The Essential Fly is a manufacturer of flies, fly tying materials and fly fishing accessories. Established in 2006 The Essential Fly is a multiple award winning company with top quality customer service. The Essential Fly sells some of the products from the leading fly fishing manufacturers including Airflo Streamline, Cookshill Fly Tying, Cortland, Leeda, Mustad, Scientific Anglers, Sonik Sports, Tubeology, Umpqua Feather Merchants, Veniard, Wychwood


02/16/12--01:23: Stuart Beech has been in touch to review the service that he experienced whn placing and receiving his latest order. Stuart says The service was second to none, I would definately recommend to anyone, really on the ball, thank you! (chan 1548408)

Semperfli Nano Silk Virtually Unbreakable 12/0 Orange Possibly the worlds strongest fly tying silk. 12/0 (50 dernier) use with ceramic bobbins


02/16/12--01:51: Mark Holt has been in touch regarding the service that he experienced when placing his latest order. Mark says Brilliant service as always, wish there were more internet businesses where transactions are as easy, simple and hassle free as yours. (chan 1548408)

English Grey Partridge Complete Skin Dyed Yellow With wings and tails. The Partridge hackle has long since been a favourite with fly-tyers, and their use is widely acknowledged as being perfect representation for the ’legs’ on many nymphs and North Country Spider patterns.


02/17/12--01:52: John Reidy has been in touch regarding his most recent order from The Essential Fly. John says Feel free to use this….. Second purchase from the Essential Fly arrived yesterday. Quickest delivery of fishing gear to Ireland from the UK I have ever recei (chan 1548408)

27mm diameter with safety pin to attach tools and accessories to your clothing. With 600mm + retracting telescopic cord for attaching scissors, pliers, line clippers or other accessories to a jacket or waistcoat.


02/17/12--01:58: Kevin Lawton has been in touch following his recent order with The Essential Fly. Kevin says Thank you for my delivery of flies, excellent service and exceptional quality flies, I will definately purchase my flies from you in the future. (chan 1548408)

Trout flies - The Barden Spinner is a great little fly tied in the classic spent-wing spinner fashion. It closely imitates all those hard to see spinners that fall onto the water surface during the evening. Named after a famous beat on the River Wharfe where the trout can be seen in an evening steadily taking spinners as the evening light fades. The addition of a buoyant and highly visible foam thorax allows the fly to be easily seen on the water surface.


02/22/12--00:28: Keith Allan reviews the Stroft ABR and rates it as 5/5! Keith says I used the 0.14mm ABR tippet fishing hard fighting rainbow trout in sub zero temperatures of January and February, it proved to be excellent. I was most impressed with the knot strength. (chan 1548408)

Stroft ABR has less shine than Stroft GTM and as a consequence can be even better for those fussy fish or naturals that get spooked easily. Essential for river fly fishermen.


02/22/12--00:44: Mika Tauru has been in touch regarding his recent order, saying that the flies look perfect! Which is exactly what we like to hear! Mike is currently enjoying, amongst others, our 24 Hi-Visibility Klinkhammers. (chan 1548408)

When these flies were first developed they became deadly. The first Klinkhammers were found to lift trout when they were not even rising due to their unique profile and shape. These flies are still deadly and used world-wide with incredible effect. We found however that dark posts were good in light conditions but became poor during the evening as light changed, that was when we decided to develop the hi-visibility klinkhammer range. With 50% luminous yellow and 50% black posts these klinkhammers can be used and any time of day in any light conditions and are especially useful as dusk comes and the light conditions are changing, for those late night trout!