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Online Fishing Flies and Tackle Specialists Since 2006

It was passion for fly fishing and specialist knowledge that took The Essential Fly online in 2006, 19 years ago! It has grown strongly and has a custom warehouse and we design our own specialist fly patterns using top quality hooks and materials. With thousands of customers world-wide The Essential Fly is a brand to trust. Check the reviews from other customers, we have thousands of reviews. We stock a massive range of fly fishing gear in our warehouse and can order directly from manufacturers any gear from top tackle brands like Vision, Wychwood, Redington and Greys and tying materials from brands like Veniard, Marc Petitjean, Hemmingway and many more.

With specialist advice from our in-house fly fishing team please phone if you need help and assistance, check out our blog posts or telephone us for assistance!

Fly fishing seems quite overwhelming at first, but don't worry, we are here to help and give you the basic knowledge and tools to get out there are start fly fishing!

What Is The Difference Between Fly Fishing and Regular Fishing?

Fishing is a beloved pastime for many, offering a chance to connect with nature, relax, and perhaps catch dinner. However, within the world of fishing, there are various techniques and styles that cater to different preferences and experiences. Two of the most popular methods are fly fishing and regular fishing (often referred to as spin fishing or bait fishing). While both aim to catch fish, they differ significantly in technique, equipment, and approach. In this blog post, we will explore these differences in detail.



Which Fly For Fishing For Trout?

A Question often asked is of us is "which fly for fishing for trout should I use"? It seems a simple question but there are thousands of flies for fishing we can use.

First thing we must remember if trout are not stupid like humans. We eat strawberries at Christmas when they are not in season, they are specially grown or imported for us. Trout are more simple and natural, they either eat what is in season, i.e. Daddy long Legs are seen commonly in June to September so less likely to provoke bites in the cold February months. Alternatively as trout don't have fingers we can trigger a response with a fly that looks like 'food' with an attractor like a hares ear nymph or lure like snake fly. Retrieved across or under the water these can provoke or stimulate an attack creating a bite.


What fish are best for fly fishing?

A frequently asked question is What fish can you fly fish for in the uk?? Well, it may surprise you but trout and salmon are not the only fish targetted by fly fishermen. Indeed there are many techniques and species that can be targetted with fly fishing.

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