Description An excellent representation of emerging mayfly duns. This pattern is a must have for the Tasmanian highlands and the alpine lakes of th...

Description Tassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Claret Carrot fly... The carrot fly was introduced to Australia by famous English fisherman, Jo...

Buoyant, buggy and easy to see, this little beetle punches well above its weight.  Drawing in all types of fish when they are keyed in on terrestr...

This is a terrific waking pattern when skated on the surface during a caddis hatch. The Elk Hair caddis is terrific wake making pattern when ska...

A thinner body, foam hopper pattern. Tied with a natural yarn wing and long rubber legs. A great hopper pattern for when those little fellas are ...

Having a hard time tracking those smaller terrestrial patterns? Tie on a high visibility cricket and never miss a strike again. In summer when...

DescriptionThe Klinkhammer was designed by Hans van Klinken so that the abdomen and tail drop into the water, a brilliant emerger style fly for bot...

DescriptionThis winged traditional dry fly is a variation on an earlier English pattern. The variation was devised by American angler John Haily in...

This bush fly is perfect for windy, and choppy days on a lake or river. On a 'big wave' this will bring fish to the surface when smaller patter...

DescriptionSpinners can provide some of the most exciting surface action found anywhere. Often drawing trout to the surface to pursue low-flying in...

Obviously perfect for New Zealand dairy country but equally good on our home waters. We prefer them in size #14. An excellent all-round attracto...

A great option for those big New Zealand cicada infested backcountry rivers. Also a great option for our larger, Victorian cicadas in the height ...

This black ant pattern is simple, but effective. There isn't a better fly to have when the trout are feeding on ants. A best seller. When ants s...

This parachute-style fly is a fantastic searcher pattern.  Similar to the classic Parachute Adams but with a flair of ginger to better attract att...

Description Tassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Carrot fly... As with the ‘Claret Carrot’, this fly was introduced to Australia by Englishman, ...

The parachute caddis should be tied on when the light is low and fish are actively feeding on sedges. This fly sits high on the surface and the h...

A best seller. A great tactical parachute hackled dry from Jeremy Lucas, fish as a single dry fly, or in larger sizes it is perfect for duo/trio us...

The best dry fly for fishing in turbulent water thanks to the hi-vis wing and foam body.  If Caddis are opting for tough conditions this fly is u...

A fantastic hi-vis beetle pattern for your next lake trip.   When ants are blowing onto a lake or falling into a stream trout can become preoccup...

A must in every Tassie fly fisher's fly box for when trout lock in on orange mayfly spinners. Description There are many orange spinner patterns...

A traditional blue blowfly pattern with a flashy loop wing addition. The foam back elevates the buoyancy of this fly and provides a great bobbin...

Particularly good in turbulent water, the yellow humpy is a very buoynt attractor pattern.  The bright yellow body means it can be seen by fish f...

DescriptionThe natural March Brown is an important early season food source for trout which appears from March - April, Match the size and body col...

This CDC bodied fly floats well and is deadly on picky caddis feeders. Description With hundreds of species of Trichoptera present in Australia...

This versatile pattern is deadly on balling midge feeders. Best known for representing balling midges, this pattern imitates a wide range of ter...

Description A best seller. With the hackle wound horizontally around an upright wing or post, this easy to see and very buoyant style of fly sits ...

  A deadly fly for the lakes this year. Great in a variety of water clarities.   Arguably one of the most effective flies of modern fishing. Can...

A classic Humpy in a natural colour. Another great dry fly for searching those riffles. Also great throughout summer as a bigger meal for the tr...

The perfect go-to pattern when fishing to terrestrial feeding trout. A traditional blowfly pattern with a blue and black foam body with a white ...

Description Spiders have seen a new age of popularity on stillwaters in recent years and are a good choice at the beginning of a hatch when insect...

A great fly for large trout and smaller cod!  The wriggling tail and stinger hook are a deadly combo, enticing strikes from sleeping giants! reali...

One of the best flies to fish on its own or with a dropper.  With a tied-in tippet ring and a great caddis profile, this fly is super-versatile, a...

The shaving brush is a favourite of many anglers across Australia. It represents an emerging mayfly, is easy to see, holds up nymphs in larger siz...

DescriptionBasically a parachute, but designed by Hans van Klinken so that the abdomen and tail dip into the water. Variations abound, but the conc...

A must in every Tassie fly fisher's fly box. Description The Black Spinner must surely be the most popular dry fly for polaroiding on Tasmania...

This traditional blue winged olive pattern is a must-have. A best seller. Delicate upwing flies including general representations and specific m...