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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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  • CDC Ant Black
    $3.95

    CDC Ant Black

    Fulling Mill

    Unlike other ant patterns, the CDC Ant has standard hackle and a bushy collar so it will float far better than most ant imitators. Best fished on...

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    $3.95
  • Sedgehammer Balloon
    $3.95

    Sedgehammer Balloon

    Fulling Mill

    This Sedgehammer is an awesome dry fly. It has a scraggly olive body with a green butt. The hair wing gives it a great profile. A small bit of fo...

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    $3.95
  • Adams Delicate Upwing Dry Fly
    $3.95

    Adams

    Fulling Mill

    A proven pattern that should find a home in everyones fly box. A delicate upwing dry fly with a huge following across the world. An excellent ge...

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    $3.95
  • Bassano Claret Nymph - Black Tungsten Bead (Barbless)
    $4.95

    Bassano Claret Nymph - Black

    Manic Tackle Project

    This is a brilliant all-purpose nymph for clear water. Tassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Claret Nymph...The black tungsten beade...

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    $4.95
  • McGoo Tungsten
    $3.95

    McGoo Tungsten

    Tiewell

    Deadly on Victoria's Western lakes at almost all times of the year. Description A green damsel pattern that is extremely deadly with a slow retri...

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    $3.95
  • Braided Butt Damsel
    $3.95

    Braided Butt Damsel

    Fulling Mill

    Trout can be difficult when they're chasing damsels on the wing, which is why you need a fly like this that perfectly mimics the natural. Adul...

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    $3.95
  • Back Country Wulff
    $3.95

    Back Country Wulff

    Manic Tackle Project

    A sparse variation on the Royal Wulff with a slimmer profile body. Great for the back country. where stealth might be the difference between fail...

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    $3.95
  • Riffle Nymph Black
    $3.95

    Riffle Nymph Black

    Fulling Mill

    The black bead on this fly is what sets it apart. When used on a cloudy day no colour stands out better than black. Use this nymph in cloudy wet ...

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    $3.95
  • Barbless Bassano McGoo Copper Tungsten Bead
    $4.95

    Bassano McGoo Copper Tungsten Bead

    Manic Tackle Project

      One of the most popular streamer patterns for both Tasmanian and Victorian lakes  Tassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his McGoo fly...

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    $4.95
  • Scott's Micro Flash BB
    Scott's Micro Flash BB
    $3.95

    Scott's Micro Flash BB

    Tiewell

    This fly is one of our go-to patterns here at The Flyfisher. The hares ear body and the black bead present a naturalistic imitation still while g...

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    $3.95
  • Barbless Bassano Gold Humungous
    $4.95

    Bassano Gold Humungous

    Fulling Mill

    This is one of the best streamer patterns for Aussie trout.  Description Tassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Humungous trout fly...

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    $4.95
  • Hot Straggle Orange
    $3.95

    Hot Straggle Orange

    Fulling Mill

    An absolutely legendary fly on our lakes, be sure to check out the Green variant as well.  Description A Damsel nymph imitation featuring a body...

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    $3.95
  • Barbless Bassano Shrek
    $4.95

    Bassano Shrek

    Mayfly Tackle

      One of the most effective Australian trout streamers.  The natural colouration is complimented by flashy accents, making this a very palletable ...

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    $4.95
  • PTN Grub
    $3.95

    PTN Grub

    Fulling Mill

    Another twist on the traditional Pheasant Tail Nymph. The black bead, and the black wing case add depth to the fly. The trusted pheasant tail bod...

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    $3.95
  • Bassano Claret Nymph - Copper Tungsten Bead (Barbless) #14-16 - The Flyfisher
    $4.95

    Bassano Claret Nymph - Copper

    Mayfly Tackle

    This is a brilliant all-purpose nymph for high or coloured water. Also great for getting down to weedbeds on lakes. Tassie flyfishing guide Chris...

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    $4.95
  • Bitch on Heat
    $3.95

    Bitch on Heat

    Tiewell

    The perfect pattern for night time fishing at Lake Eucumbene as a yabby pattern.  This streamer pattern is ribbed with silver wire around the bo...

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    $3.95
  • X-Stimulator Lime
    $3.95

    X-Stimulator Lime

    Manic Tackle Project

    One of our most popular dry fly/stimulator patterns. Imitates anything and everything. Floats all day long and is the perfect indicator fly. A g...

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    $3.95
  • Muddler Minnow
    $3.95

    Muddler Minnow

    Fulling Mill

    Early evening these flies are deadly on trout. For lakes, fish them at the ripple line on a lee shore. Traditionally fished on a floating line b...

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    $3.95
  • Klinkhammer Olive
    $3.95

    Klinkhammer Olive

    Fulling Mill

    The dark colour in this fly is effective on caddis and darker coloured mayfly feeders. The Klinkhammer was designed by Hans van Klinken so that ...

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    $3.95
  • Red Humpy
    $3.95

    Red Humpy

    Fulling Mill

    The humpy lineup is one of the best dries to use in swift water. The colors and the materials on this fly are second to none when it comes to pre...

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    $3.95
  • Barbless Bassano McGoo Orange Tungsten Bead
    $4.95

    Bassano McGoo Orange Tungsten Bead

    Fulling Mill

    This is a great fly fished with a fast retrieve early, and late in the season and throughout winter Tassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano o...

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    $4.95
  • Bassano Black Wooly Worm (BARBLESS)
    $4.95

    Bassano Black Woolly Worm (BARBLESS)

    Manic Tackle Project

    Description Tassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Wooly Worm fly...I caught my first ever lake fish on this fly decades ago and it is ...

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    $4.95
  • CJ's Czech Weapon
    $3.95

    CJ's Czech Weapon

    Fulling Mill

    The Czech Weapon is one of our favourite tactical nymphs in the shop. It's an exceptional point fly when European nymphing. The weight in the bea...

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    $3.95
  • Iron Blue Dun
    $3.95

    Iron Blue Dun

    Fulling Mill

    A beautiful dun with an iron blue dubbing body. A best seller. Iron Blue Duns are found on rivers from May through to late October. Fish feeding...

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    $3.95
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    Tungsten Death Metal Pheasant Tail

    Manic Tackle Project

    A go to pheasant tail pattern for getting down deep to fish. Deadly in high flows.

    $3.95
  • Red Neck Tung
    $3.95

    Red Neck Tungsten Head B/L

    Fulling Mill

    This fly sells itself, a copper bead, red collar, and some flashy pheasant tail to bring the fish in. Nothing cutting edge, but a fly that actual...

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    $3.95
  • McPhail Blueflash Damsel olive
    $3.95

    McPhail Blueflash Damsel olive

    Fulling Mill

    Description A brilliant rainbow and brown trout fly on smallwaters as well as large reservoirs. Tied woolly bugger style, this fly is best fishe...

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    $3.95
  • X-Stimulator Black
    $3.95

    X-Stimulator Black

    Manic Tackle Project

    A great stimulator imitating a wide range of terrestrial insects. One of our most popular dry fly/stimulator patterns. Imitates anything and ev...

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    $3.95
  • The French Nymph
    $3.95

    The French Nymph

    Fulling Mill

    The French Nymph has proven its effectiveness in waters all over the world. The fly is traditionally used when European nymphing, but it can be ef...

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    $3.95
  • Claret Dabbler
    $3.95

    Claret Dabbler

    Fulling Mill

    An ultra buggy wet fly that everyone should have in their box. Originating from the Loughs of Ireland this wet fly has become as equally popul...

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    $3.95
  • Beck's Stick Caddis
    $4.95

    Beck's Stick Caddis

    Fulling Mill

    Description Tassie fishing guide Bill Beck on his stck caddis fly... My best catcher of tailing fish but effective in any lake situation. Usually ...

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    $4.95
  • KJ Olive Grub
    $3.95

    KJ Olive Grub

    Fulling Mill

    This olive bushy grub pattern imitates a huge variety of caddis nymphs. The olive colour and the bushy body create awesome texture in the water t...

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    $3.95
  • Skinny Damsel
    $3.95

    Skinny Damsel

    Fulling Mill

    The damsel is an exceptional hot weather stillwater fly. Think back to some of those summer or late spring days on lakes/dams when it felt too ho...

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    $3.95
  • Riffle Nymph Copper
    $3.95

    Riffle Nymph Copper

    Fulling Mill

    A great mid weight nymph that will be sure to bring in feeding fish. Best fished under an indicator or a dry fly in a stream or even a lake. A b...

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    $3.95
  • Parachute Phesant Tail
    $3.95

    Parachute Phesant Tail

    Fulling Mill

    DescriptionThe Para Pheasant Tail is suitable to imitate many small to medium dark olives or even brown buzzers, the wing post is a great sight ind...

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    $3.95
  • SR Orange Tag
    $3.95

    SR Orange Tag

    Fulling Mill

    Orange Tags are excellent flies! They can be fished European Nymph style, or fished as a point fly in a normal dropper/indicator rig. Designed b...

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    $3.95
  • Kakahi Queen
    $3.95

    Kakahi Queen

    Manic Tackle Project

    DescriptionA Mayfly imitation originating in the Central North Island of New Zealand.Our ViewA sweet little Mayfly imitation, perfect for the eveni...

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    $3.95
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    Copper Pheasant Tail Flash Back

    Fulling Mill

    A natural, fast-sinking nymph pattern with a hint of flash, this fly is a year round performer.  Fantastic for dry dropper rigs, this is a great ...

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    $3.95
  • Sparkler Gold
    $3.95

    Sparkler Gold

    Fulling Mill

    A bold, flashy streamer.  Perfect for use as an attractor pattern, especially in stained water.   A scaled down Mini Streamer, perfect when t...

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    $3.95
  • Taddy Coral
    $3.95

    Taddy Coral

    Fulling Mill

    I high-Vis Bugger-style fly, perfect for when the still water turns dirty.  Fish this on a sink and draw retrieve near the bottom, then watch the ...

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    $3.95
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    Scott's Hi Vis Parachute

    Tiewell

    Scott's Hi Vis Parachute is the ideal fly to serve as an indicator when fishing nymph under dry thanks to the hi vis parachute.

    $3.95
  • Barry Lodge Emerger
    $3.95

    Barry Lodge Emerger

    Fulling Mill

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

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    $3.95
  • Black Hi-Vis Beetle
    $3.95

    Black Hi-Vis Beetle

    Fulling Mill

    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...

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    $3.95
  • BH Green Hare's Ear
    $3.95

    BH Green Hare's Ear

    Fulling Mill

    It doesn't get much more classic than an olive Hare's Ear. This fly will get you to depth with its gold brass bead. The bushy olive body and wing...

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    $3.95
  • Elkwing Caddis Orange
    $3.95

    Elkwing Caddis Orange

    Fulling Mill

    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...

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    $3.95
  • Bassano Claret Carrot Fly (Barbless)
    $4.95

    Bassano Claret Carrot Fly (Barbless)

    Manic Tackle Project

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

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    $4.95
  • BH Grub Pheasant Tail FB - The Flyfisher
    BH Grub Pheasant Tail FB
    $3.95

    BH Grub Pheasant Tail FB

    Tiewell

    One of the best mayfly imitations for subsurface nymphing. A curved pheasant tail variation with a bit of flash on the back. These flies in smalle...

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    $3.95
  • Orange Glo Bug #12-14
    $3.95

    Orange Glo Bug

    Manic Tackle Project

    Description The glo bug is a popular fly for using on egg feeding trout. Our View The glo bug is a popular fly for using on egg feeding trout. Carr...

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    $3.95

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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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