http://www.theessentialfly.com/ fly fishing, flies, fly, Fly Fishing Flies, fly tying materials, fly tying, Trout/salmon flies/Fly, Salmon flies/fly / Salmo Salar Fly - The Essential Fly Trout & Salmon Fly Company. Salmon & Trout flies, quality, cost effective. Fly tying materials, fly fishing en-gb The Essential Fly Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:44:38 +0000 customerservices@theessentialfly.com customerservices@theessentialfly.com http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-slowik-reviews-the-stroft-abr-and-stroft-gtm-line-scoring-them-45-all-in-all-john-says-awesome-mono-the-kg-test-to-line-diameter-ratio-is-incredible-i-dint-know-how-they-do-it-the-knot-strength-is-impressive-and-i-dont-even-notice-any-line-memory-bot.html 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. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:44:38 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/keith-allan-reviews-our-hawthorn-fly-and-rates-it-45-keith-says-its-a-good-representation-of-a-hawthorn-fly-pattern-and-well-tied-lets-hope-the-trout-think-so-this-coming-spring.html 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 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:20:55 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/brian-prout-has-been-in-touch-offering-some-very-kind-words-about-the-essential-fly-brian-rates-us-as-55-and-says-hes-had-excellent-service-from-this-company-thanks-brian-.html 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! Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:28:51 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/christopher-cook-reviews-the-veniard-uni-pre-waxed-thread-50y-and-scores-it-as-55-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-its-stronger-doesnt-snap-so-easily-if-y.html 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. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:28:47 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/christopher-cook-reviews-the-veniard-uni-super-midge-pre-waxed-thread-200y-and-rates-it-as-55-.html 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) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:24:46 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/hugh-davies-reviews-our-bivisible-brown-and-scores-it-55-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-prolonged-use-wo.html 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. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:19:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-rimmington-reviews-the-veniard-synthetic-living-fibre-and-rates-it-as-55-john-says-very-good-service-value-for-money-the-tying-materials-are-very-good-as-is-the-postage-packing-over-all-very-good.html SLF - Synthetic Living Fibre Available in 48 colours Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:31:47 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-bullock-reviews-our-damsel-nymph-anthony-variant-and-rates-it-as-55-david-says-its-a-superbly-tied-fly-different-to-any-other-in-my-fly-box-a-great-small-stillwater-pattern.html Damsel Nymph Anthony Variant Damsel Nymph Anthony Variant. Points Winner in the Fly Tying Masters Round 1 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:24:50 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-bullock-reviews-the-disco-blob-bumble-and-scores-it-as-55-david-says-nice-mixture-of-material-i-can-see-this-working-anywhere.html 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. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:32:17 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-bullock-reviews-the-disco-blob-olive-and-scores-it-55-david-says-well-tied-excellent-fly-well-satisfied.html 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. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:21:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-ashburn-reviews-the-umpqua-streamer-box-and-scores-it-as-55-john-says-its-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-sealing-to-t.html 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 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:33:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/peter-hatton-reviews-the-uni-neon-tying-thread-and-rates-it-as-55-peter-says-theyre-great-threads-i-use-mine-for-the-top-three-eyes-on-my-beach-rod-for-aiding-with-visual-bite-detection-.html Extra strong thread which is excellent for streamers, salmon & saltwater patterns. Available in 6 brilliant colours: Yellow, Orange, Chartreuse, Green, Red and Burnt Orange. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:12:01 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/peter-hatton-reviews-the-stonefly-rotary-fly-dryer-rod-turner-and-rates-it-as-55-peter-says-its-a-great-bit-of-kit-at-a-great-price-comes-complete-with-a-rod-support-as-well.html 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:06:28 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-miller-rates-the-veniard-grey-squirrel-skin-as-55-david-says-having-been-a-customer-of-essential-fly-for-a-short-while-i-have-been-very-impressed-with-the-service-and-quality-of-productsmany-thanks.html 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:57:05 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mark-holt-reviews-the-he-scores-them-as-worthy-of-55-stars-and-says-as-described-brilliant-service-as-always.html Superb self adhesive eyes that are bright and lifelike. Available in 3 colours and 4 sizes. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:33:01 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mark-holt-reviews-the-veniard-krinkle-mirror-flash-and-scores-it-as-55-mark-says-that-the-mirror-flash-is-excellent-and-as-described-and-the-service-brilliant-as-always.html 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:07:04 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/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.html This dazzling body material is made totally of Krystal Flash fibres. Size Medium / 10mm. Available in 16 colours. 2m material per packet. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:00:46 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mark-holt-reviews-the-veniard-polar-fibre-rating-it-as-55-mark-says-really-easy-to-work-with-ties-in-lovely.html 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:26:56 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mark-holt-reviews-our-sparklemet-krystal-flash-alternative-and-rates-it-as-55-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.html 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:19:50 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/francis-renner-reviews-our-essential-fly-braided-loop-connector-and-scores-it-a-whopping-1010-thats-off-the-scale-francis-says-that-she-had-no-problems-whilst-using-this-high-quality-product-.html 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:04:20 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-vowles-reviews-our-combination-priest-in-aluminium-brass-rating-it-as-55-john-says-that-hes-very-pleased-with-this-priest-its-a-good-product-.html 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. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:46:24 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/michelle-mcmeekin-reviews-our-gift-voucher-service-rating-it-as-55-michelle-says-that-it-was-quick-and-easy-to-use-excellent.html 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! Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:39:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/g-todd-reviews-our-customer-service-the-wychwood-epic-magnesium-fly-fishing-glasses-scoring-both-55-he-says-excellent-service-as-usual-product-is-great-value-for-money-compared-to-more-expensive-glasses.html 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. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:42:24 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-thomas-reviews-our-flies-and-scores-them-55-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.html 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. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:36:02 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-thomas-reviews-our-combination-priest-in-aluminium-brass-he-scores-it-as-55-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-cant-be-bad.html 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. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:36:38 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-bronze-peacock-herl-scoring-it-55-saying-its-good-quality.html Strung Bronze Peacock Herl Probably the first fly tying material used by us all. Used in 100’s of patterns. Available in 5 colours. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:20:03 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-loves-the-good-quality-veniard-magic-glass-v-rib-and-scores-it-55.html 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. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:52:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-loves-the-top-quality-veniard-mallard-duck-drake-grey-flanked-dyed-feathers-and-scores-them-as-55.html Mallard Duck Drake Grey Flanked Dyed Feathers Available in 7 colours, in 2gm packets. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:42:45 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-dubbing-needles-that-we-supply-and-scores-them-55-he-likes-them-as-theyre-very-light-and-very-nice.html Dubbing Needles Available in 2 styles Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:58:33 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-cellire-varnish-and-scores-it-55-david-says-that-he-used-the-no1-extra-clear-fine-varnish-which-he-found-to-be-very-good.html 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. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:42:21 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-cock-pheasant-centre-tail-and-scores-it-as-55-david-says-that-its-of-first-class-quality.html 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. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:01:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-uni-micro-tinsel-and-scores-it-55-david-says-that-its-very-nice-material-and-pleasant-to-use.html 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. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:59:35 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-natural-hares-fur-and-rates-is-as-55-david-says-its-a-very-good-quality-product.html Hares Natural Fur Body fur piece. Hare body is normally slightly darker and longer than the mask or ears. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:42:14 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-hare-dub-dispenser-scoring-it-55-david-says-hes-very-pleased-with-this-nice-tidy-box.html 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. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:25:19 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/semperfli-2012-lever-vise-released.html 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. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:30:39 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/keith-allan-reviews-the-john-tyzack-tungsten-bead-head-endrick-spider-fluorescent-orange-colour-and-scores-it-45-keith-says-a-cold-december-day-fishing-meon-springs-hampshire-fluorescent-orange-spider-performed-excellently-easily-achieved-deep-to-t.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:58:43 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/new-polarised-fishing-sunglasses-released-for-2012.html 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. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:48:02 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alastair-neri-reviews-our-grayling-e-book-scoring-it-55-alastair-says-its-a-very-interesting-read-i-just-wish-i-had-grayling-fishing-here-in-aberdeenshire.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:46:01 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alastair-neri-reviews-our-fly-tying-spool-rack-scoring-it-55-alastair-says-that-its-an-excellent-addition-to-my-fly-tying-collection.html 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! Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:32:24 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/bob-white-reviews-the-f-mcphillips-cdc-dubbing-packets-scoring-them-55-bob-says-that-hes-very-happy-with-the-quality-and-amount-of-this-product.html 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 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:22:30 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/bob-white-reviews-the-veniard-mixed-ostrich-herl-scoring-it-55-bob-says-i-give-this-product-a-55-review-it-is-of-very-good-quality-and-reasonable-amount-of-product-for-the-price.html Ostrich Herl Mixed A piece of Brown, Olive and Green Ostrich Herl. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:13:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/bob-white-reviews-the-veniard-english-grey-partridge-grey-flank-scoring-it-55-bob-says-i-give-this-product-a-55-rating-product-is-very-good-quality.html English Grey Partridge Grey Flank Available in 2gm packets. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:54:49 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/calvin-morrison-reviews-our-bundle-of-9-nano-silks-scoring-them-as-55-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-confiden.html 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 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:03:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/derek-ray-reviews-our-john-tyzack-tungsten-bh-endrick-spider-and-rates-it-as-55-john-says-theyre-excellent-and-came-with-great-service-and-good-value.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:49:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-brazendale-recently-purchased-some-of-our-bh-yellow-montanas-he-hasnt-had-chance-to-use-them-yet-though-rates-the-service-that-he-experienced-as-worthy-of-55-stars-john-says-as-ever-excellent-product-and-service-thank-you-cant-wait-to-use-them.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:25:07 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/derek-ray-is-bonkers-sorry-couldnt-resist-about-our-salmon-priest-and-rates-it-as-55-derek-says-it-looks-excellent-and-is-nicely-weighted-this-product-will-definitely-do-its-job.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:13:54 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/steven-garner-rates-our-nanny-carrs-olive-emerger-as-55-steven-says-that-the-fish-love-them-especially-down-the-edge-of-riffles.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:05:43 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/genuine-seals-fur-available-in-24-colours.html 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! Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:44:45 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-fluorescent-chenille-rating-it-as-55-david-likes-it-for-the-good-quality-found-on-opening-the-packet-.html Fluorescent Chenille Super bright rayon style chenille. All colours are fluorescent under UV light 3m packets or 6m mixed. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:35:58 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/keith-allen-rates-our-adams-parachute-as-45-saying-that-this-well-tied-and-not-over-dressed-pattern-worked-so-well-this-season-that-ive-already-topped-up-my-fly-box-in-anticipation-of-next-years-haul.html 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 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:36:30 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/keith-allan-rates-our-cjs-ducks-dun-collection-as-55-saying-that-the-3-adaptations-of-cjs-pattern-are-excellently-tied-.html 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. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:15:20 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/stewart-roberts-rates-our-tapered-fly-leader-scoring-it-45-stewart-says-that-its-a-great-productarticle.html 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. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:41:00 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/dominique-seguier-reviews-our-frog-hair-fluorocarbon-tippet-and-the-service-that-he-experienced-from-the-essential-fly-rating-both-as-55-dominique-says-perfect-is-the-word-not-only-regarding-the-product-but-for-the-fast-international-transaction-too.html 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 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:34:20 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/rob-yates-rates-our-prince-trout-fly-as-a-55-and-says-that-it-has-been-a-great-fish-catcher-for-him.html Prince . The Prince is a great Trout Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Nymphs or Trout Flies or Nymph Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:26:43 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-chinese-cock-neck-scoring-it-55-david-says-that-hes-glad-he-bought-it-its-much-better-quality-than-was-expected-for-the-price-very-nice-indeed-.html Chinese Cock Neck Larger necks with softer hackles. Ideal for wet and salmon flies as well as streamer patterns. Available in 12 colours. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:57:19 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-veniard-premium-cock-cape-and-scores-it-55-david-says-that-theyre-top-quality-and-loves-that-there-are-so-many-sizes-to-choose-from.html 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. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:32:11 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alex-munro-reviews-our-allys-shrimp-on-a-double-hook-scoring-it-as-a-55-product-alex-says-really-good-value-fast-delivery-and-great-customer-service-will-shop-with-you-again-thanks-alex-we-look-forward-to-it.html 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 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:10:33 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/silviu-lacatus-reviews-the-amherst-tail-centre-piece-scoring-it-as-a-55-silviu-says-that-its-a-very-good-item-and-sends-his-thanks.html An Amherst Pheasant Centre Tail Piece. 2 x 10cm paired pieces of this great substitute for Bustard. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:02:12 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/chris-edwards-reviews-our-invicta-scoring-it-55-and-saying-that-theyre-a-nice-fly-they-do-the-job-well.html 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. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:53:18 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mike-jones-reviews-our-3x-fly-fishing-tapered-leaders-68lb-rating-them-as-55-mike-says-having-purchased-inferior-leaders-online-before-i-was-pleasantly-surprised-to-receive-yours-they-are-perfect-for-my-needs-and-didnt-break-on-attaching-the-tippets-once-.html 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. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:47:04 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mike-jones-reviews-our-mrs-simpson-scoring-it-as-55-mike-says-that-theyre-nicely-tied-and-in-top-quality-condition-i-will-be-ordering-more.html Mrs Simpson . The Mrs Simpson is a great Trout Fly. This fly is fished in the style of Lures or Trout Flies or Lure Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:28:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-apsey-reviews-his-experience-with-the-essential-trout-salmon-fly-company-as-well-as-the-turkey-marabou-that-hes-recently-ordered-from-us-rating-both-as-55-andrew-says-that-he-received-great-service-quick-delivery-looking-forward-to-tying-my-first-f.html 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 . Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:23:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-our-foxy-tails-arctic-fox-hair-giving-it-a-tidy-55-david-says-that-its-top-quality-and-good-length-for-most-flys.html 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 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:17:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-reviews-the-loose-large-mixed-hackles-as-55-he-says-that-theyre-a-good-selection-at-a-good-price.html 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. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:30:48 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-rates-the-utc-ultra-thread-as-55-he-says-that-its-very-easy-to-work-with-and-goes-on-to-say-that-he-finds-it-to-be-the-best.html 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. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:22 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-rates-our-silver-doctor-on-double-hook-as-55-he-says-that-theyre-well-made-and-look-nice.html 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 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:03:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-rates-the-dyed-golden-pheasant-tippet-piece-12-collar-as-55-he-says-that-theyre-top-quality-good-stack-for-the-price.html 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. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:35:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-rates-our-black-nano-silk-as-55-david-says-that-hes-very-pleased-it-works-very-well-with-small-detailed-flys.html 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 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:36:25 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-heath-rates-our-peter-ross-as-55-david-says-that-theyre-very-nice-well-made-.html 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. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:31:55 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/new-tying-material-predator-hair-colours.html The Essential Fly releases their new Predator Silky Fiber range and add further colours to the Predator Hair range Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:00:52 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/irish-fly-fair.html 19-20 November in Galway - really looking forward to this great show. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:15:22 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/fishing-best-web-site-winner-in-total-fly-fisher-magazine-survey.html 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. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:47:50 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/fly-fishing-customer-service-runner-up.html 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. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:28:58 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/umpqua-red-hot-tapered-leaders-released.html 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. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:06:49 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-bailey-reviews-the-diawl-back-with-holographic-red-cheek-james-says-that-theyre-great-flies-thanks-again-.html James Bailey reviews the Diawl Back with Holographic Red Cheek. James says that they're "great flies, thanks again". Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:33:53 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/rob-noble-reviews-the-sawyer-killer-bug-and-scores-it-55-rob-says-that-its-a-brilliant-imitation-bagged-5-grayling-in-3hrs-with-this-killer-bug-on-top-dropper.html 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!" Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:16:19 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andy-dalrymple-reviews-the-sandys-orange-blank-buster-spider-and-scores-it-55-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.html 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." Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:15:57 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/blue-spot-sale-day-today.html Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:26:16 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/colin-storr-reviews-the-bead-head-yellow-montana-and-scores-it-55-colin-says-that-the-fish-loved-this-one-so-much-they-decided-to-keep-it.html 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!" Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:15:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/colin-storr-reviews-the-fritz-bead-head-blackfritz-lime-lure-streamer-he-says-that-theyre-well-put-together-delivered-on-time-to-catch-plenty-of-fish-.html 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". Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:15:28 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/salmon-flies-for-sale.html Stunning range of salmon flies for sale including new Snaelda patterns deadly over the past years in Russia, Iceland and Scandinavia Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:49:10 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/graeme-muir-reviews-the-essential-flys-green-box-scoring-it-55-graeme-says-that-its-an-excellent-fly-box-fits-easily-into-a-vest-or-jacket-pocket-also-holds-plenty-of-flies-for-a-day-on-the-water.html 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." Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:15:14 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/laurence-mcnally-reviews-the-endrick-spider-pheasant-tail-spider-and-scores-them-55-laurence-says-endrick-spider-and-pheasant-tail-spider-instantly-successful-in-low-clear-conditions-.html 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." Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:14:56 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/fly-fishing-resources-link-directory-launched.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:49:46 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-stewart-reviews-the-daddies-cranefly-selection-and-scores-it-55-james-says-that-theyre-very-well-made-and-the-8-compartment-box-is-much-appreciated-.html 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". Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:14:35 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/george-simpson-reviews-the-veniard-starter-tool-kit-and-scores-it-55-saying-that-its-excellent-value-for-money-and-very-useful.html George Simpson reviews the Veniard Starter Tool Kit, and scores it 5/5, saying that it's "Excellent value for money and very useful." Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:14:19 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/rob-noble-reviews-the-bead-head-hares-ear-with-rough-body-and-scores-it-55-rob-says-that-its-well-tied-and-really-gets-that-team-of-spiders-down-in-the-fast-flowing-wharfe-thanks-rob.html 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. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:59:21 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/semperfli-nano-silk-red-120-fly-tying-thread-released-bends-size-8-hooks.html 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. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:43:47 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/justin-rouse-reviews-the-copper-tube-allys-shrimp-and-our-customer-service-scoring-both-55-justin-says-very-fast-service-great-flies-at-the-best-prices-deserves-success.html 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!" Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:52:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-bailey-gives-the-marabou-black-mini-lure-a-55-of-rating-excellent.html James Bailey gives the Marabou Black Mini Lure a 5/5 of rating! Excellent! Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:16:36 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-bailey-is-so-pleased-with-our-great-concrete-bowl-mini-lure-flies-that-he-rates-them-55-.html James Bailey is so pleased with our "great Concrete Bowl Mini Lure Flies" that he rates them 5/5! Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:03:14 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-bailey-reviews-the-leeda-profil-reel-scoring-it-55-james-says-that-its-a-fantastic-reel-especially-given-the-price.html James Bailey reviews the Leeda Profil Reel scoring it 5/5. James says that it's a fantastic reel, especially given the price! Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:49:36 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/nick-long-reviews-the-iron-blue-dun-and-scores-it-55-nick-says-really-good-excellent-service-many-thanks.html Nick Long reviews the Iron Blue Dun and scores it 5/5! Nick says "Really good. excellent service. Many thanks". Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:41:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/chris-oliver-reviews-the-fly-tying-spool-rack-giving-it-55-chris-says-that-its-a-great-addition-to-my-fly-tying-bench-no-more-loose-spools-of-thread.html 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!" Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:31:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/chris-oliver-reviews-the-veniard-ceramic-spigot-bobbin-and-scores-it-55-chris-says-a-great-service-and-a-great-product.html Chris Oliver reviews the Veniard Ceramic Spigot Bobbin and scores it 5/5! Chris says "A great service and a great product." Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:34:57 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/dominique-seguier-reviews-the-dry-bundle100-and-scores-it-as-perfect-with-a-55-review-dominique-says-fast-shipping-very-good-products-good-communications.html 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." Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:23:40 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/free-shipping-now-on.html Free shipping worldwide on all orders over £20! Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:14:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/sandra-graham-reviews-the-black-magic-trout-fly-and-gives-it-55-recommending-our-good-product-and-service.html 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! Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:42:40 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/sandra-graham-rates-our-yellow-tailed-dancer-customer-service-to-be-55.html She says that "the product and service experienced was very good indeed." Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:28:08 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/richard-shaw-reviews-the-mustad-fly-fishing-hook-s71-size-34007-oshaughn-size-2-rating-them-55-.html He says that the "hooks are top quality and the delivery was superbly fast". Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:22:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/richard-shaw-gives-a-55-review-of-the-mustad-fly-fishing-hook-s71-size-34007-oshaughn-size-4.html "Quick delivery & top quality hooks". Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:15:37 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-dunstan-reviews-the-ef-5000-maggot-and-scores-it-55.html 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. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:07:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/dave-gardner-reviews-the-adams-parachute-wth-straight-shank-hook-and-gives-it-55.html 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 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:40 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-reviews-the-muddler-minnow-and-scores-it-55.html "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." Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:50:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/chris-wellington-gives-a-45-review-of-the-treacle-parkin-.html Excellent flies with great balance. The tail is just the right shade of yellow for folk on the right side of the pennines Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:39:03 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/neil-davies-gives-a-55-review-for-the-elk-hair-caddis-brown.html 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 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:32:38 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/55-review-of-the-butcher.html 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". Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:03:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/charles-jardines-ducks-dun-review-55.html Ian Strachan reviews the CJ's Ducks Dun and gives it 5/5. Ian says "Lovely selection of mayflies - beautifully tied." Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:47:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/partridge-orange-trout-fly-review.html 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." Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:16:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/stonefly-creeper-nugget-.html Derek Hamer reviews the Stonefly Creeper Nugget and gives it 5/5. Derek says "Fine quality flies and fast service - Thank you." Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:15:10 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/sandys-blank-buster-buzzer-specimin-hunter-silver-flashback-buzzer.html 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!" Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:09:28 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/munro-killer-double-hook-salmon-fy-review.html 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." Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:29:16 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/black-beetle-foam-trout-fly-review.html 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!" Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:55:08 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/allys-shrimp-red-double-hook-salmon-fly-review.html David Evans reviews the Allys Shrimp Red (Double Hook) and gives it 5/5: "Excellent flies and a very efficient service" Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:45:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/allys-cascade-shrimp-double-hook-salmon-fly-review.html David Evans reviews the Allys Cascade Shrimp (Double Hook) and gives it 5/5: "This fly will be a killer in Scotland come September..." Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:44:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/damsel-nymph-elishas-dreams-trout-fly-review.html 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." Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:03:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/jt-tungsten-bead-head-endrick-spider-fluorescent-orange-review.html 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". Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:37:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-kerr-45-fs-hotheatbeads-excellent-service-got-this-great-selection-of-beads-quickly-even-though-it-was-ordered-during-the-bank-holiday-madness-.html 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. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:57:35 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/ronnie-mackie-45-thingamabobber-nh-thing-good-product-easy-to-see-sits-well-on-the-water-and-casts-well.html Ronnie Mackie - 4/5 - Thingamabobber - nh-thing - Good product, easy to see, sits well on the water and casts well. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:52:40 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-simpkins-55-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-.html 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. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:49:17 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/christopher-boone-ef-3010-55-good-for-old-duffers-at-63-i-dont-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-.html 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! Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:01:45 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/trevor-hyde-ef-6600-55-soldier-palmer-well-made-fly-as-usual-and-fast-service-.html Trevor Hyde - EF-6600 - 5/5 - Soldier Palmer - Well made fly as usual and fast service. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:54:39 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/daryn-mockett-dc-stroft-abr-55-stroft-it-really-is-the-best-material-for-fly-leaders-.html Daryn Mockett - DC-Stroft-ABR - 5/5 - stroft - It really is the best material for fly leaders Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:52:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-hood-dc-stroft-abr-55-great-product-amazing-strength-for-the-diameter-slightly-stiffer-than-stroft-gtm-but-knots-dont-slip-as-they-do-with-the-silicon-coated-gtm-great-value-compared-to-rio-etc-quality-leader-material-.html 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. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:49:37 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/christy-langton-55-tl6x-tapered-leader-all-round-usage-26lb-6x-these-leaders-were-for-a-mate-and-he-says-the-same-as-me-they-are-excellent-.html 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! Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:02:51 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news-193.html 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! Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:58:21 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-wood-55-ef-6090-blue-winged-wet-a-well-tied-winged-wet-that-does-what-its-supposed-to-do-catch-fish-ive-had-good-success-with-it-here-on-my-breton-rivers-.html 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. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:50:28 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-fry-55-tl4x-as-always-my-recent-purchase-from-essential-fly-lived-up-to-my-expectations-.html Paul Fry - 5/5 - TL4X - As always my recent purchase from essential fly lived up to my expectations. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:30:44 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/terry-hainsworth-55-tl2x-i-have-used-these-leaders-in-size-2x-77lbs-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-.html 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. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:18:58 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-perrott-55-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.html 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. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:15:59 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/55-helpful-very-good-sevice-and-delivery-terrance-murphy-for-thingamabobber-strike-indicator.html 5/5 helpful very good sevice and delivery - Terrance Murphy for Thingamabobber Strike Indicator Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:56:25 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-hewitt-55-buzzers-midges-booklet-delighted-with-my-item.html John Hewitt - 5/5 - Buzzers & MIdges booklet - Delighted with my item Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:56:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/michael-horner-55-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.html 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 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:19:50 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/stuart-smith-ef-5220-45-buzzers-needed-plenty-of-buzzers-so-orderd-them-from-essential-a-good-quality-fly-thanks-.html Stuart Smith - EF-5220 - 4/5 - Buzzers - Needed plenty of buzzers so orderd them from Essential a good Quality fly. Thanks Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:05:09 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/tony-bevington-55-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-.html 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. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:07:33 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mark-woodhouse-55-ef-2151-well-tied-flies-and-great-service-as-usual-these-flies-have-already-caught-fish-for-me-.html Mark Woodhouse - 5/5 - EF-2151 - Well tied flies and great service as usual. These flies have already caught fish for me. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:02:37 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alan-brydon-55-v-ve-ot-oval-tinsel-first-class-.html Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-ve-ot - Oval Tinsel - First Class Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:34:03 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alan-brydon-55-v-uni-sm2-uni-super-midge-pre-waxed-thread-first-class-.html Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-uni-sm2 - UNI Super Midge Pre Waxed Thread - First Class Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:31:57 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alan-brydon-55-v-ve-ht-holographic-tinsel-first-class-.html Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-ve-ht - Holographic Tinsel - First Class Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:26:04 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alan-brydon-55-v-dv-dt-dye-tubes-first-class-.html Alan Brydon - 5/5 - V-dv-dt - Dye Tubes - First class Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:23:16 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-cowan-55-fly-tying-spool-rack-no-more-searching-now-i-have-everything-perfectly-in-view-i-should-have-got-one-of-these-years-ago-.html 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! Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:20:10 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/brian-kiely-55-mh-5001-very-happy-with-the-flies-and-will-order-more-.html Brian Kiely 5/5 MH-5001 Very happy with the flies and will order more. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:42:07 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/brian-kiely-55-ef-6470-very-happy-with-the-flies-and-will-order-more-.html Brian Kiely 5/5 EF-6470 Very happy with the flies and will order more. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:32:22 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/roy-goldsbrough-55-ef-1000-allys-cascade-shrimp-double-hook-well-tied-and-great-service-many-thanks-.html Roy Goldsbrough 5/5 EF-1000 Allys Cascade Shrimp Double Hook Well tied and great service - many thanks Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:13:06 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-somerville-55-loch-bundle20-loch-trout-flies-nice-assortment-of-well-tied-trout-flies-look-forward-to-this-week-end-and-the-rest-of-the-season-.html 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. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:11:30 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-rankine-55-ef-3640-woven-klinks-16-absolutely-fantastic-fishing-flies-for-the-price-.html Paul Rankine 5/5 EF-3640 Woven Klinks 16 Absolutely Fantastic Fishing Flies for the price ! Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:07:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-daymond-55-quill-buzzer-fishing-fly-had-5-fish-on-this-on-saturday-.html Paul Daymond 5/5 Quill Buzzer Fishing Fly Had 5 fish on this on Saturday Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:59:50 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-jones-55-amazing-delivery-ordered-1600-on-friday-arrived-800-sat-amazing-service-fishing-flies-used-on-sat-best-catch-ever-6-rainbow-largest-just-under-4lb-.html 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! Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:03:25 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/karl-krancioch-55-tapered-fly-leader-all-round-usage-26lb-6x-this-particular-leader-is-my-favourite-light-leader-combining-strength-with-good-presentation.html 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 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:07:04 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/adrian-monaghan-55-review-black-spider-trout-fly-nice-fly-good-quality-all-flies-received-quickly-and-so-far-have-caught-a-few-fish-hopefully-ill-get-to-try-out-the-rest-of-them-in-coming-days-thanks.html 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 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:45:01 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/t-a-wyllie-55-for-wwwtheessentialflycom-tapered-leaders-very-good-buy-good-performer-as-regards-turnover-nice-length.html T a Wyllie 5/5 for www.theessentialfly.com tapered leaders - Very good buy good performer as regards turnover nice length Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:20:31 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/daryn-mockett-recommended-sandys-spiders-and-found-they-worked-straight-away.html 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. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:11:47 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mike-buckley-kick-ass-damsel-olive-rating55-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.html 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. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:42:53 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/nigel-austin-ef-2160-rating55-excellent-quality-exactly-as-described-good-materials-and-tying.html Excellent quality, exactly as described, good materials and tying. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:39:12 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-kerr-chartreause-pike-fly-streamer-rating55-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.html 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. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:08:06 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/marvin-simms-stonefly-tool-kit-rating55-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.html 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. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:05:20 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/ronnie-lister-sandys-blank-buster-complete-collection-mega-fly-collection-rating55-fantastic-well-made-essential-collection.html FANTASTIC ! WELL MADE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:01:56 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/the-essential-fly-blog-launched.html 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! Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:42:49 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/ronnie-lister-nomad-pink-lure-rating55-caught-an-overwintered-hard-fighting-rainbow-on-third-cast.html Caught an overwintered hard fighting rainbow on third cast. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:37:28 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-champion-excellent-service-rating55-as-usual-very-fast-delivery-a-good-product-and-excellent-service-highly-recommended.html As usual, very fast delivery, a good product and excellent service, highly recommended. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:34:39 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/renzo-algieri-ef-2150-killer-hares-ear-rating55-great-constrution-and-well-balanced-will-even-catch-sea-trout.html Great constrution and well balanced, Will even catch Sea Trout. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:57:43 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/angus-dickson-silver-humungus-rating45-not-fished-with-them-yet-but-going-with-past-experience-i-know-thatll-do-the-business.html Not fished with them yet but going with past experience I know that'll do the business. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:55:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-blackman-golden-pheasant-body-skin-rating45-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.html 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 ! Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:53:08 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-hart-reservoir-lure-collection-rating55-once-again-a-superb-deal-and-excellent-quality.html Once again a superb deal and excellent Quality. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:18 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/michael-fogarty-24-hi-visibility-klinkhammers-and-8-compartment-fly-box-rating55-just-received-this-flies-tied-beautifully-very-fast-delivery-and-will-defiantly-be-purchase-from-here-in-the-future.html Just received this flies, tied beautifully, very fast delivery and will defiantly be purchase from here in the future. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:18:12 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/pike-bunny-fly-fishing-flies-collection-released.html 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. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:45:03 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/new-blanton-whistler-pike-fly-collection-available.html 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 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:46:07 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-somerville-ef-6300-first-class-fly-rating55-top-clyde-fly-looking-forward-to-new-season.html Top Clyde fly, looking forward to new season. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:27:02 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-blackman-amazing-tubes-rating55-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.html 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. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:22:10 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/brian-whyte-squirrel-dub-dispenser-rating55-good-dubbing-at-a-very-competitive-price-good-service-thanks.html Good dubbing at a very competitive price. Good Service. Thanks. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:18:27 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mark-bailey-ef-5351-damsel-rating55-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.html 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. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:23:04 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/keith-allan-if-i-had-only-one-fly-rating55-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-dont-need-anything-else.html 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. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:18:28 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/zanolli-paolo-catch-pro-black-fishing-sunglasses-rating45-fantastic-product-difficult-to-find-in-italy-i-can-not-wait-to-try-it.html Fantastic product. Difficult to find in Italy. I can not wait to try it. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:52:52 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/brian-shaw-green-highlander-fox-rating45-foxy-tails-is-the-best-arctic-fox-this-was-a-nice-sized-piece-and-good-value.html Foxy tails is the best Arctic fox, this was a nice sized piece and good value. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:49:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/martyn-gleaden-daddiescranefly-selection-rating55-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.html 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 !!! Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:33:04 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-townsley-sandys-blank-buster-complete-rating55-ive-been-using-essential-flies-all-of-last-seasontheir-service-is-always-55-their-flies-are-top-quality-keep-up-the-good-work.html 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. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:27:30 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/paul-rankine-adams-dries-rating55-i-bought-size-12-14-and-16s-all-excellently-tied-dont-know-how-you-do-it-for-the-price-.html I bought size 12, 14 and 16's . All excellently tied .Don't know how you do it for the price . Excellent ! Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:42:16 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-rose-sandys-strike-indicator-nymph-rating55-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.html 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. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:39:44 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/frank-woods-rabbit-zonker-strips-rating55-top-quality-service-as-always-from-the-team-at-essential-fly.html Top quality & service as always from the team at Essential Fly. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:42:21 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mark-woodhouse-ef-6945-fantastic-fly-rating55-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.html 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. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:39:44 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-simpkins-straggle-string-range-collection-rating55-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-.html 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. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:58:38 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-simpkins-semperfli-professional-dubbing-system-rating55-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-aga.html 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. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:55:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/keith-allan-ef-3000-rating55-well-pleased-this-is-an-excellent-representation-of-the-adams-fly-survey-the-water-see-whats-hatching-then-stick-a-16-adams-on-anyway-it-seems-to-work-very-effectively-in-bringing-up-the-fish.html 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. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:35:21 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-hart-bundle-41-as-ever-good-value-and-good-price.html AS EVER GOOD VALUE AND GOOD PRICE. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:32:51 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/phil-maurer-cove-caddis-nymptop-pattern-beautifully-tied-from-quality-materialsh-rating55-.html Top pattern. Beautifully tied from quality materials. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:26:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/norman-emerson-bundle33-3d-mega-deep-diving-nymphs-and-buzzers-selection-rating45-good-selection-delivery-very-quick.html Good selection Delivery very quick. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/jeff-bramley-ef-6726-excellent-service-rating55-the-order-came-the-next-day-and-the-flies-are-very-good-quality.html The order came the next day and the flies are very good quality. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:41:08 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/christopher-knowles-snap-hooks-rating55-these-are-ideal-for-fat-ageing-sausage-fingers-that-are-no-longer-quick-and-adept-at-tying-knots.html These are ideal for fat ageing sausage fingers that are no longer quick and adept at tying knots. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:56:44 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/tim-hamper-ef-3170-still-effective-in-november-rating55-really-top-quality-fly-fished-on-a-cold-november-day-with-low-light-levels-2lb-2oz-and-3lb-3oz-in-no-time-recommended.html Really top quality fly. Fished on a cold November day with low light levels - 2lb 2oz and 3lb 3oz in no time. Recommended. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:53:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-smith-golden-pheasant-topping-feathers-rating55-excellent-quality-feathers-from-an-a1-company-always-the-best-service.html Excellent quality feathers from an a1 company, always the best service. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:44:02 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/nigel-withyman-bundle91-sandys-blank-buster-buzzers-rating55-superb-quality-unbelievably-good-price-and-excellent-service-what-more-would-you-want.html Superb quality, unbelievably good price and excellent service. What more would you want! Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:40:59 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/jeffrey-hoone-truefly-great-jacket-great-price-rating55-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.html 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. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:02:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/kenneth-hanks-grey-partridge-andservice-in-general-rating-good-quality-products-a-broad-selection-of-feathers-in-all-three-packets.html Good quality products. A broad selection of feathers in all three packets. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:58:20 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/len-tilbury-bundle54-rating55-as-always-with-this-dealerall-aspects-perfect.html As always with this dealer...all aspects perfect. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:46:34 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/geraldine-kennedy-bundle37-rating45-i-thought-that-they-were-very-good-and-the-delivery-was-quick.html I thought that they were very good and the delivery was quick. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:44:12 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/richard-dinnadge-damsel-living-olive-nymph-rating55-local-lake-has-crystal-clear-water-in-late-autumnwinter-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.html 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!). Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:44:30 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-smith-sd-2021-rating55-as-winter-progresses-and-we-reach-for-the-lure-box-this-should-be-the-first-one-out.html 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. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:39:25 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/rodney-anderson-mh-bundle1-rating55-even-better-than-expected-i-have-already-used-to-good-effect.html Even better than expected. I have already used to good effect. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:45:05 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/rodney-anderson-ef-6010-excellent-quality-rating55-delighted-with-the-quality-looking-forward-to-trying-out-the-flies.html Delighted with the quality. Looking forward to trying out the flies. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:41:50 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/urban-fly-fishing-dvd-released-by-dean-andrews-john-tyzack.html 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! Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:49:33 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andy-hibberd-foam-daddy-ef-3720-rating55-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-.html 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. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:45:33 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-bull-sandy-dickson-nomads-rating55-premium-quality-and-great-service-caught-2-fish-in-20-minutes.html Premium quality and great service. caught 2 fish in 20 minutes. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:41:53 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-hepburn-czech-nymphing-guide-rating55-excellent-information-fo-beginners.html Excellent information fo beginners. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:44:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-mccann-ef-2320-pheasent-tail-nymph-rating-55-havnt-used-it-yet-but-the-material-is-excellent.html Havnt used it yet but the material is excellent. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:44:01 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/richard-devenney-ef-7510-rating55-ive-fished-hard-all-season-until-i-used-this-black-and-orangesecond-cast-and-i-had-a-double-figure-fishif-theres-a-taking-fishthis-fly-worksdefinately-will-always-have-1-in-the-collection.html 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...!! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:05:37 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/peter-giblin-czech-nymphing-rating45-good-instruction-bookletand-for-freelets-have-more.html Good instruction booklet...and for free....lets have more... Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:10:25 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/richard-fraser-czech-nymphing-booklet-rating45-very-informative-and-useful-booklet-which-expalins-principals-of-czech-nymphing-clearly.html Very informative and useful booklet which expalins principals of czech nymphing clearly. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:10:05 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/richard-fraser-czech-nymph-pack-bundle-30-rating45-nymphs-look-to-be-well-tied-i-am-looking-forward-to-trying-them-and-the-technique-out-for-grayling-over-the-winter-season.html Nymphs look to be well tied I am looking forward to trying them and the technique out for Grayling over the winter season. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:09:49 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/martin-wedge-damsel-with-blue-tinsel-rating55-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.html 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 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:10:57 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/keith-bennett-allys-shrimp-red-treble-hook-rating55-fantastic-3-casts-and-the-first-salmon-took-the-fly-followed-2-minutes-later-by-another-awesome-fly-recommended.html Fantastic - 3 casts and the first salmon took the fly, followed 2 minutes later by another - awesome fly - recommended! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:10:42 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/nick-dales-customer-service-rating55-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.html 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! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:11:53 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/george-hutton-czech-nymphing-rating55-excellent-read-good-reference-material.html Excellent read - good reference material. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:11:18 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-finney-czech-nymphing-booklet-rating55-very-good-well-thought-out-and-put-together.html Very good, well thought out and put together. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:12:59 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/kenneth-bevis-czech-nymphing-fly-fishing-instruction-booklet-rating45-well-writtenvery-useful-examples-of-fly-patterns-with-tying-instructions-would-have-been-useful.html 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. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:12:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/ian-strachan-czech-nymphing-guidevery-useful-freebie-rating55-helped-catch-12-grayling-on-the-test-very-next-day.html Helped catch 12 grayling on The Test very next day! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:12:20 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/stefan-lockwood-taylor-blank-buster-bloodworm-rating55-marvelous-flies-and-fantastic-service-thank-you.html Marvelous flies and fantastic service, thank you. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:13:35 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-simpkins-straggle-string-sf8350-fluorescent-various-rating55-once-again-an-excellent-service-from-the-essential-fly-company-11-packs-order-and-delivered-in-rapid-time.html Once again, an excellent service from The Essential Fly company. 11 packs order and delivered in rapid time. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:13:18 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/gary-dempsey-sd-5005-small-but-deadly-rating55-caught-on-this-first-time-i-used-it-bought-with-a-specific-stillwater-in-mind.html Caught on this first time i used it, bought with a specific stillwater in mind. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:14:01 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/Stefan Lockwood-Taylor-Bundle29-Bloodworm collection-As always fantastic flies and a fantastic service, thank you..html As always fantastic flies and a fantastic service, thank you. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:56:51 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/gary-dempsey-stroft-strong-and-supple-rating55-the-more-i-use-stroft-the-more-i-like-it.html The more i use stroft the more i like it. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:15:53 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/andrew-smith-fo-3007-absolute-killer-fly-this-fly-has-worked-where-ever-i-have-used-it-nicely-tied-perfectly-weighted-highly-recommended.html This fly has worked where ever I have used it. Nicely tied perfectly weighted, highly recommended. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:15:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/flies.htm.html Flies all 20% discount until October 12th with spend of over £20 excluding postage Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:14:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/terence-holmes-braided-loop-connector-rating55-high-visability-easy-to-fit.html High visability easy to fit. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:23:11 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/terence-holmes-frog-hair-flourocarbon-tippet-clearview-waterproof-fly-box-rating55-very-good-productvery-pleased-with-product-flies-visible-outside-box.html Very good product.Very pleased with product flies visible outside box. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:22:56 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/joy-redhaed-service-rating55-your-service-is-unbeatable-ive-tried-other-sites-but-theres-none-to-match-you-i-am-one-very-happy-customer-many-thanks.html Your Service Is Unbeatable! I've tried other sites but there's none to match you ! I am one very happy customer. Many Thanks! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:17:34 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/gerry-olin-diawl-bach-collection-rating55-great-flies-great-service.html Great flies great service. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:23:52 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/chris-morris-ef-2151-rating55-havent-used-it-yet-but-looks-good-great-speedy-service-and-very-reasonably-priced-great-customer-service.html Haven't used it yet but looks good. Great speedy service, and very reasonably priced, great customer service. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:23:40 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/full-cortland-fly-line-range-available.html 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. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:19:48 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/Gerry Olin-Diawl Bach Collection-Great flies great service..html Great flies great service. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:29:22 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/gerald-prior-blue-dun-18-rating55-excellent-river-fly-accounted-for-several-wild-trout-on-a-recent-trip-to-yorkshire.html Excellent river fly ,accounted for several wild trout on a recent trip to yorkshire. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:29:42 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/stuart-smitham-ffft-tying-challenge-kit-rating55-a-very-good-idea-and-product-promoting-fly-tying-to-the-general-public-open-to-all-from-beginner-up.html A very good idea and product, promoting Fly tying to the general public. Open to all from beginner to up. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:25:47 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/william-simpkins-round-4-challenge-rating55-once-again-what-can-i-say-that-i-have-not-said-previously-about-the-essential-fly-company.html 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. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:09 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/martyn-gray-straggle-string-rating55-robust-excellent-for-hot-spots-highlights-and-ribbing.html Robust, excellent for hot spots, highlights and ribbing. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/karen-mcdonnell-booby-rating-55-great-fly-catches-fish-when-nothing-else-is-working.html Great fly catches fish when nothing else is working. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:38 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/victor-sturdee-zonker-strips-rating-55-as-the-title-suggests-the-strips-are-so-convenient-for-imitating-so-many-parts-of-a-fly-and-for-tying-in-tails-that-waggle.html 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. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/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-thankseven-i-can-catch-with-your-help.html 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 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:56 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/colin-purvey-on-line-order-rating-55-i-am-new-to-fly-tying-this-is-the-site-i-will-use-in-the-future-100-excellent.html I AM NEW TO FLY TYING, THIS IS THE SITE I WILL USE IN THE FUTURE 100% EXCELLENT. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:31:31 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-sloan-service-thanks-for-a-speedy-service-as-always.html Thanks for a speedy service as always. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:31:13 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/charlie-williams-quality-and-service-many-thanksgood-delivery-time-and-well-packedas-ever-the-quality-of-the-flies-are-excellent.html Many thanks,good delivery time and well packed,as ever the quality of the flies are excellent. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:09:34 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/Karen McDonnell-nomad-Great fly very well tied..html Great fly very well tied. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:46:58 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/available-now-wychwood-competition-fly-boxes-hold-1000-flies.html 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 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:33:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-jones-humpy-dumpy-rating-55-well-tied-well-presented-swift-service.html Well tied, well presented, swift service. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:33:19 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/darrell-dotson-seals-fur-rating-55-love-this-fur-great-great-stuff-best-looking-sulphur-emerger-around.html Love this fur - great, great stuff - best looking sulphur emerger around. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:33:03 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/darrell-dotson-kamasan-b100-rating-55-great-great-hook-perfect-for-emergers.html Great, great hook - perfect for emergers. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:32:51 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/jon-haugen-holographic-tinsel-rating-35-good-value.html Good value! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:32:27 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/darrell-dotson-glo-brite-floss-rating-55-i-love-this-stuff-i-use-this-on-a-loads-of-flies.html I love this stuff! I use this on a loads of flies. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:32:07 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/david-jones-tale-of-the-stoat-rating-55-looks-good-the-only-thing-it-doesnt-seem-to-do-is-wag.html Looks good, the only thing it doesn't seem to do is wag. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:31:55 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/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.html 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 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:07 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/trond-pettersen-customer-review-55-bead-head-bh-yellow-montana-very-good-service-and-very-good-quality-on-the-fliesbest-online-shop-11-sept-2010.html Trond Pettersen - Bead Head (BH) Yellow Montana very good service and very good quality on the flies. Best online shop Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:01:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/tim-hamper-bh-ace-of-spades-rating-55-beautifully-tied-as-always-and-as-deadly-as-always-definitely-my-banker-fly-on-my-home-water-strongly-recommended.html Beautifully tied as always, and as deadly as always. Definitely my 'banker' fly on my home water. Strongly recommended. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:51 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/alan-hunter-uv-torch-ratint-45-very-good-quality-a-good-price-and-delivered-quickly.html Very good quality, a good price and delivered quickly. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:41 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/karen-mcdonnell-great-fly-rating-55-really-good-fly-trout-go-crazy-for-it-everyone-should-buy-this-fly.html Really good fly trout go crazy for it everyone should buy this fly. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:32 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/karen-mcdonnell-super-fly-product-rating-55-super-fly-landed-5-rainbows-between-2-and-5lb-on-first-outing-loads-of-bites-will-be-buying-more-soon.html super fly landed 5 rainbows between 2 and 5lb on first outing loads of bites will be buying more soon Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:30 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/leslie-currie-bouncing-blobs-rating-45-good-quality-good-service.html Good quality good service. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:23 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/leslie-currie-mini-lures-rating-45-good-addition-to-fly-box.html Good addition to fly box. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/peter-todd-muddler-minnow-black-rating-55-quality-item-quality-service.html Quality item, quality service. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:36:07 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/nigel-austin-product-rating-55-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.html 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. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:35:57 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/peter-todd-glass-minnow-roach-fry-rating-55-quality-item-quality-service.html Quality item, quality service. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:35:53 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/richard-peel-teal-blue-and-silver-rating-55-nailed-a-couple-of-sea-trout-on-this-fly-last-week-in-mid-wales-no-complaints.html Nailed a couple of sea trout on this fly last week in Mid Wales, no complaints!!!! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:35:33 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/johannes-simmet-cm-cpblack-sunglasses-rating-55-i-must-say-glasses-for-that-price-arent-easy-to-find-in-germany-so-for-me-this-buy-was-a-very-good-choice.html I must say, glasses for that price aren't easy to find in Germany. So for me this buy was a very good choice. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:35:21 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/john-hart-essential-salmon-fly-selection-rating-55-my-faith-in-people-has-been-restored-superb-service-a-pleasure-to-endorse.html My faith in people has been restored. Superb service A pleasure to endorse. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:35:11 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/james-jackson-customer-e-mail-once-again-guys-you-by-far-the-best-online-shop-i-have-ever-dealt-with.html Once again guys, you by far the best online shop i have ever dealt with. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:35:00 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/michael-pearce-5-star-service-great-information-on-month-to-month-hatches-highly-recommend.html 5 star service great information on month to month hatches highly recommend. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:34:48 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/frank-woods-grannom-caddis-rating-55-top-quality-products-packaging-and-delivery-service-as-always.html Top quality products, packaging & delivery service as always. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:34:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/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.html Fantastic service the goods were with me the next day. I cant wait to get out there and try it all. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:34:06 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/frank-woods-claret-pennell-product-rating-55-top-quality-products-packaging-delivery-service-as-always.html Top quality products, packaging & delivery service as always Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:33:57 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/gerald-baugh-product-rating-55-tapered-fly-leader-all-round-usage-52lb-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.html 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 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:33:48 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/limited-stock-of-jungle-capes-available-each-with-large-picture-so-you-can-see-the-exact-cape-you-are-ordering.html Limited Stock of Jungle Capes Available - Each with large picture so you can see the exact cape you are ordering. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:54:56 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/hans-dermot-doran-product-rating-55-cjs-ducks-dun-charles-jardine-great-tie-convincing-stimulator-colour-at-head-and-robust-to-many-takes-a-killer-pattern.html 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 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:29:35 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/les-beal-rating-45-for-bead-head-bh-gold-ribbed-hares-ear-grhe-olive-have-fished-this-nymph-3-times-now-without-success-but-am-confident-because-its-a-piece-of-craftmanship.html 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. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:29:25 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/new-look-and-feel-site-launched-10-discount-on-everything-until-september-17th.html We have today launched our new look and feel site. The site is intended to make browsing easier and a more pleasurable experience. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:35:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/stephen-jones-customer-email-received-order-one-day-after-ordering-excellent-service-great-quality-flies-love-the-stroft-line-once-again-pleasure-doing-business.html Stephen Jones - Received order one day after ordering ,excellent service, great quality flies, love the stroft line. Once again pleasure doing business. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:34:26 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/the-essential-challenge-year-1-winner-announced.html A superb new competition with Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Magazine - Are You Good Enough? Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:34:15 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/extended-zonker-colour-range-released.html Working with our furrier we have a new range of quality zonker strips in many colours available. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:15:48 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/sunray-shadow-salmon-tube-flies-released.html Sunray Shadows, A modern souped up version of the Collie Dog with superb flowing wings released at £1.99 each. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:23:40 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/stroft-gtm-available-probably-the-best-tippet-line-around.html Stroft GTM is probably the finest tippet material available today. Now in stock. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:33:39 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/customer-complaint-from-barry-clark.html An interesting complaint from Barry Clark while fishing at Avington with The Essential Fly flies. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:01:57 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/mike-hardings-northen-spiders-heritage-range-released.html To go alongside Mike's great new book we have worked with him to tie a range of spider patterns, using traditional materials. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:00:17 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/catchpro-sunglasses-including-preseription-fly-fising-glasses-available.html CatchPro glasses available. Superb with 3 interchangeable lenses. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:56:27 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news-26.html This is what a good fly can catch! Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:51:20 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/joe-adams-with-male-steelhead-on-our-flies.html Joe Adams with a beautiful Steelhead caught with just 4lb leader. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:29:29 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/more-on-adams-dry-flies.html 34 trout in 4 outings with this fly! Wow! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:55 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/new-range-of-silicon-legs-released-for-fly-tying.html We have launched a new range of silicone legs for fly tying .... perfect on nymphs, daddies and woolly buggers! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:39 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/derek-pitman-on-adams-dry-flies.html What a day, 20 fish including brown 9.5lb, rainbow 7.5lbs. Well done Derek Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:30:22 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/sandy-dickson-moves-from-fulling-mill-to-the-essential-fly.html 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 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:56:28 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/peter-chambers-wins-sata-grayling-day-on-tef-flies.html Harrogate Angler Peter Chambers Wins SATA Grayling Day on The Essential Fly Klinkhammers and becomes luckier as the day progresses! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:29:51 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/chris-faulkner-first-salmon.html We all know how important catching certain fish are, and first salmon are certainly one of our memorable days. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:41:04 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/dry-fly-fishing-rigs-tips-and-hints.html Double dry fly rigs, dry fly and emerger and dry fly with nymph rigs..... give it a whirl. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:26:50 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/kick-ass-damsels-released.html Kick-Ass Damsels - reviewed August 2008 Total FlyFisher now available Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:47:39 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/colin-hind-wins-airflo-classic-2008-regional-heat-south-with-tef-flies.html Winning with The Essential Fly Reservoir Lure pack! Full Bag on and winner on a single fly. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:28:47 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/anthony-hooley-on-sea-trout-in-tierra-del-fuego.html As seen in Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Magazine July 2008 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:34:44 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/the-pinky-now-available.html NOW AVAILABLE - Total FlyFisher Magazine June 2008 pages 45 to 50 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:27:05 +0000 http://www.theessentialfly.com/news/salmon-tube-fly-range-released.html New range of copper and nylon tubes released. 3/4" to 2" tubes available. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:26:28 +0000