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Trout Flies Australia

Discover the finest trout flies in Australia at The Flyfisher. Our extensive range includes premium patterns from leading brands like Fulling Mill, Manic Tackle Project, and Tiewell, ensuring you have access to the best trout flies for flyfishing. From dry flies for surface action to nymphs, streamers, and soft hackles for subsurface success, every fly is meticulously designed for Australian waters.

Whether you’re casting in alpine rivers or local lakes, our collection caters to every angler’s needs with exceptional quality and performance. Elevate your fishing game with trusted flies that deliver results. Explore and shop our full range of trout flies online or visit us in-store at South Melbourne for expert advice and unmatched variety.

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    Skinny Quill Olive Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    A general purpose nymph pattern suitable for imitating a whole range of food items that Trout feed on, with the addition of a heavy brass bead to...

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    Procter Target Beetle Pink Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    Paul Procter says : Neglect beetles at your peril. This Hi-Viz dressing is your get out of jail free card come the warmer months.

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    Mohican March Brown B/L

    Fulling Mill

    The true March Brown is a much localised ephemeropteran. Fortunately for us fly-fishers the difference is not that obvious between a few of these...

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    KJ Cormorant Coral Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    Cormorants are extremely effective fly patterns when fish have gone off the big stuff, but are still up for a chase. They are a great pattern to ...

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    Purple Nasty Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    The Purple Nasty jig has been an extremely effective pattern for both trout and grayling. Originally brought to light on the competition scene, t...

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    Steve's Peeping Caddis

    Fulling Mill

    Cased caddis larva spend most of their lives crawling along the bottom in tube like cases, so fish this pattern very slowly for the correct imita...

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    Mega Ghost

    Manic Tackle Project

    Unlock your trout fishing potential with the Mega Ghost Silver Streamer Fly Pattern. Perfect for both river and lake fishing in Australia and New...

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    Barbie

    The Flyfisher

    A standout lake pattern straight from the mind of Craig Coltman.  The marabou tail and CDC collar provide fantastic movement in the water, with an...

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    Blob Cocktail With Wings Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    Devastatingly effective, blobs can be fished on any line density and a variety of retrieves. Mainly used on reservoirs and make very good attrac...

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    Dabbler Black & Gold

    The Flyfisher

    Originating from the Loughs of Ireland this modern dark wet fly is as popular for rainbow trout as it is for browns. A great suggestive wet fly ...

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    Shrimper - Olive Weighted

    The Flyfisher

    Natural Scud Patterns are fantastic for tempting tricky trout.  Easy for fish to recognise and weighted for a fast sink rate, this fly can be a tr...

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    Thong Cicada

    Tiewell

    When realistic cicada patterns are being refused the Thong Cicada is a deadly weapon to have in your aresenal. From the Goulburn to the Mohaka it ...

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    Bassano Blind Caddis

    Fulling Mill

    As far as caddis nymphs go, you can't look past cased caddis variants. The Blind Caddis by Christopher Bassano is at home in slightly deeper water ...

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    Bassano Great Lake Hopper

    Fulling Mill

      This fly is a “Tasmanian” version of a wonderful English fly called the “Bristol Hopper”. This style of fly was first introduced to Australia by ...

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    Dores Depth Control (Unweighted)

    Manic Tackle Project

    The Dores Depth control allows you to precisely control the sink rate and depth of your fly by selecting an appropriate bead. 

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    Dores Depth Control (3,5mm Bead)

    Manic Tackle Project

    The Dores Depth control allows you to precisely control the sink rate and depth of your fly by selecting an appropriate bead. 

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    Dores Depth Control (2,8mm Bead)

    Manic Tackle Project

    The Dores Depth control allows you to precisely control the sink rate and depth of your fly by selecting an appropriate bead. 

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    KJ Krystal Black Cat Taddy TH

    Fulling Mill

    Hi-Vis and ready to work, the straggle cat from fulling mill is a lake fishing must-have.  From damsels to tadpoles, this is a great fly for imita...

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    Top-up Late Season River Selection (ADVANCED RIVER FLIES FOR SMART FLYFISHERS)

    The Flyfisher

    13 hand-picked flies by Thomas Gachet to fool the most wary of trout in low water. Comes in a neat little fly box. Thomas is a competitive flyfish...

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    Roza Clearwater Darling

    Fulling Mill

    Lubos says "A very natural fly pattern for fishing especially brown trout. My personal opinion is that every fly, except in extreme situations, ne...

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    McPhail Sedgehog Loch Ordie

    Fulling Mill

    Sedgehogs have long been a favourite among wild brown trout anglers as of late, those fishing for stocked rainbow trout. The McPhail Loch Ordie Se...

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    Shuggy Bugger Gold

    Fulling Mill

    The Shuggy Bugger. Shuggy is a slang term used in the UK fishing scene for the Humongous pattern. The same type of chenille is used on this Wooly ...

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    Hare Lug & Partridge B/L

    Fulling Mill

    A great barbless general spider pattern which could be fished when anything from March Browns to Caddis are on the menu.

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    Woolly Bugger White Skullhead

    Fulling Mill

    We love woolly buggers, they are some of the most effective fly patterns ever produced. There is a reason people continue to fish them decade af...

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    Straggler Zonker Olive

    Fulling Mill

    A fly with great moment in the water Description A very mobile pattern with lots of movement from the Zonker strip wing even with a slow re...

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    Swishers Foam PMX Black

    Manic Tackle Project

    Super buoyant, leggy and with a flash under the wing, this fly is a masterpiece of Manic tying.  The dense parachute holds plenty of floatant as ...

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    Ultimate Egg - Brite Red

    Manic Tackle Project

    A buggy pattern to imitate an egg and accompanying embryo.  Simple and deadly effective.  

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    Ultimate Egg - Orange

    Manic Tackle Project

    A buggy pattern to imitate an egg and accompanying embryo.  Simple and deadly effective.  

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    Ultimate Egg - Tangerine

    Manic Tackle Project

    A buggy pattern to imitate an egg and accompanying embryo.  Simple and deadly effective.  

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    Ultimate Egg - Watermelon

    Manic Tackle Project

    A buggy pattern to imitate an egg and accompanying embryo.  Simple and deadly effective.  

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    Otter's Soft Egg - Tango

    Manic Tackle Project

    Closely imitating a small cluster of fish eggs, this fly is easy for fish to see and deadly effective.  Great for the spawn season, this is a mus...

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    Otters Soft Egg - Kiwi

    Manic Tackle Project

    Closely imitating a small cluster of fish eggs, this fly is easy for fish to see and deadly effective.  Great for the spawn season, this is a mus...

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    Sack Fry Orange

    Manic Tackle Project

    This fly imitates a newly spawned fry, still clinging to its egg sack.  This vulnerable stage spells feeding time for hungry predators, making thi...

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    Heave and Leave Egg - Chartreuse

    Manic Tackle Project

    Set and forget, heave and leave.  This fly is almost unfair during spawning season.  Fish go nuts for this bright, bushy pattern.  

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    Heave and Leave Egg - Pink

    Manic Tackle Project

    Set and forget, heave and leave.  This fly is almost unfair during spawning season.  Fish go nuts for this bright, bushy pattern.  

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    Fat Ass Dragon - Olive

    Rio

    A meaty dragonfly nymph, this appears to many fish as a tasty morsel!  Great fished as part of a team of flies, This is a must-have for Aussie la...

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    Fat Ass Dragon - Brown

    Rio

    A meaty dragonfly nymph, this appears to many fish as a tasty morsel!  Great fished as part of a team of flies, This is a must-have for Aussie lak...

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    Hot Snail

    Manic Tackle Project

    A sinking snail pattern for those times when fish just won't take anything else.  Fish this through a slow-moving run, especially after rain.

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    Floating Snail

    Fulling Mill

    Imitating the profile of a vulnerable snail, this fly is great to have in case the trout are looking for escargot! Snails can sometimes float jus...

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    Hamills Killer

    Manic Tackle Project

    Useful for imitating smelt and other bait fish, this fly is a must-have if venturing into the highland lakes.  

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    OJ Simpson

    Manic Tackle Project

    A classic wet that serves as the perfect searching pattern The OJ Simpson serves as an excellent dark streamer pattern with a large silhouette.  

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    Grey Ghost

    Manic Tackle Project

    Perfect for imitating smelt, whitebait and other bait fish, the grey ghost packs plenty of fish-fooling action into a small profile.  Great for se...

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    Lumo Doll - Black

    Manic Tackle Project

    Small in stature, big in results, this little baitfish pattern punches well above its weight when targeting trout, bream and bass.  The separatio...

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    Lumo Doll - Yellow

    Manic Tackle Project

    Small in stature, big in results, this little baitfish pattern punches well above its weight when targeting trout, bream and bass.  The seperation...

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    Mega Dorothy

    Manic Tackle Project

    Great for imitating Baitfish such as smelt in slow or still water, this fly is a must-have for your next trout Mission!  We have used this fly to...

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    SR Hot Head Straggle - Grizzly

    Fulling Mill

    This zonker pattern imitates a small fish in the water. The leather zonker strap creates amazing movement that will bring those big feeders in fo...

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Baitfish

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Shrimp & Crab

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Best Trout Flies for Tasmania, NSW, Victoria & More!

Trout flies are fundamental to mastering the art of flyfishing, and choosing the right pattern can transform your results. The Flyfisher offers an unrivalled selection tailored to the unique challenges of Australian waters. Dry flies like the Royal Wulff excel during surface hatches, perfectly mimicking emerging insects to draw trout to strike. For subsurface action, nymphs such as the Pheasant Tail or Perdigon Pearl imitate aquatic life with lifelike precision, ideal for flowing streams. Streamers, including the ever-reliable Woolly Bugger, target aggressive trout and work wonders in deeper runs or still waters.

What sets our collection apart? Flies from Fulling Mill, Manic Tackle Project, and Tiewell are crafted for longevity and peak performance, ensuring you’re equipped for any trout fishing scenario. Whether refining your technique or targeting trophy fish, our expertly designed patterns deliver unmatched quality and results. Explore the perfect fly for your next adventure. Find the best flies suited to NSW, Tasmania, Victoria and the rest of Australia at The Flyfisher!

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