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Flyfishing Flies in Australia

We stock a massive range of the best freshwater and saltwater flies in Australia. Mostly they are tied in Thailand, Sri Lanka and Kenya (Fulling Mill). We also stock a select range from local Aussie tyers from leading fly brands.

The fly is the business end of the gear and so we don't scrimp when sourcing them. You might find cheaper flyfishing flies, but you won't find better. Shop a wide variety right here at The Flyfisher! Browse our curated collections for trout flies, saltwater flies and specialty fly patterns - or browse our entire range of flies for flyfishing!

Shop Trout Flies

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Dry Flies

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Nymphs

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Streamers & Buggers

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Soft Hackle Wets

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Eggs

Shop Saltwater Flies

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Baitfish

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Shrimp & Crab

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Poppers

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Shop Specialty Fly Patterns

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Murray Cod

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Perch/Bass

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Pike/Taimen

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    Rene's Boatman

    Manic Tackle Project

    Water boatman aren't the most common fly, but they sure are effective!  Fish this through still water and watch those finicky fish pile up!

    $3.95
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    Olive Flash Back Long Shank

    Pisces Fishing Tackle

    The black flashback long shank is a large nymph with a wide, dark profile.  Its presence in the water is accentuated by the prominent flashback, ...

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    Hot Head Damsel - Green

    Fulling Mill

    This damsel streamer makes short work of lake fishing, crushing big trout all day long! The Chartreuse UV bead makes this ideal for when the water...

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    York Copper Tungsten Bead

    Category 3 Fly Company

    Another Pheasant tail variant with ice blue dubbing in the thorax. This is the copper tungsten bead version. A firm favorite with trout worldwide.

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    CDC Jig Streamer Minnow - Black

    Fulling Mill

    With all the action of a marabou tail and a fast sink rate thanks to the tungsten bead, this small streamer/nymph pattern does a great job gettin...

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    Crostons Jig Minnow

    Fulling Mill

    A micro streamer pattern that fish go wild for.  Perfectly matching the size and profile of a variety of minnows and smelt, Fishing this through ...

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    Roza's Red Devil Jig

    Fulling Mill

    Flashy segmentation ensures deep trout will catch this fly in their sights.  with CDC for a natural profile, this is a must-have in the box of an...

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    Daniel's Chewy Caddis - Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    This durable caddis larvae has tonnes of UV sparkle, meaning the movement of the straggle legs is sure to get noticed.  Fast-sinking, flashy and d...

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    Kick Ass Black Cat

    Fulling Mill

     This is a mobile Damsel nymph imitation with a bright rib and rubber legs, that can't fail to be noticed by fish, it also features a brass bead t...

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    FGB Woolly Bugger Black (Fluorescent Green Bead)

    Manic Tackle Project

    The Fluorescent Green Bead (FGB) Bugger is the ideal pattern for searching lakes or swinging in rivers thanks to its fluorescent bead.  Great for ...

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    Olive Sparkle Pupa Bead

    Rio

    A go-to attractor pattern for fishing caddis hatches on rivers. Best fished swung accross the river. This is the same as the Caddis Sparkle Pup...

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    Rio Soft Chew Black

    Rio

    A fantastic fly for fishing a hopper hatch, cicada hatch, or prospecting with a nymph underneath. Ol Mr Wiggly was our inspiration for RIO's Soft C...

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    Black Zonker

    Fulling Mill

    With plenty of movement and a great silhouette in the water, this baitfish pattern is great for stained, still water or tough days on the river!  ...

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    GT Brushy Profile

    Fulling Mill

      A big, fully profiled fly to get eats from angry GT's! Tied on the Gamakatsu SL12 this super strong and piercingly sharp fly is understandably ...

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    Muz Wilson's Emu Bugger - Olive #6

    Rooster Tail Flies

    A big, drab, old-school woolly bugger, with an emu feather hackle.  The movement on this fly is second to none, with a long marabou tail and shimm...

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    Bruce Gibson Mudeye

    Rooster Tail Flies

    This buggy, wide profiled fly from the mind of Bruce Gibson is a consistent performer for still-water mudeye fishing!

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    Little Black Stonefly Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    Oliver Edwards' close copy imitation of the small Black Stonefly Nymph. Barbless

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    Procter's Caddis Pupa Green

    Fulling Mill

    Caddis are important to trout the World over and especially on the hatch driven rivers of NZ. Suggestive of several caddis pupae this generic pa...

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    Ronan's Kiwi Dun

    Fulling Mill

    Deadly fly during a mayfly hatch.  Great as a stand alone dry when the naturals are present or to use as an indicator dry fly.

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    Mini Shimmer Bugger Olive & Grizzly

    Fulling Mill

    The Woolly Bugger is one of the most successful streamer patterns of all time. From bass to trout, they just work. These Shimmer Buggers will cert...

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    Hot Taddy Olive & Red

    Fulling Mill

    A very effective style of fly, perfect for when fish are chasing highly mobile patterns , will work on any line or speed retrieve.

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    Blue Foam Daddy

    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. Sept...

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    Bonefish Gotcha Tan

    Fulling Mill

    The Gotcha is perhaps the most popular bonefish fly ever designed, and has accounted for thousands of bonefish for anglers worldwide. This simpl...

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    $6.95
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    Kyle's Coloboriscus Emerger

    Manic Tackle Project

    A deadly fly ideal for streams in the Victorian high country to the rivers of New Zealand.

    $3.95
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    Jig Pink Pheasant Tail

    Manic Tackle Project

    This vibrant, pink-hued nymph combines the natural look of a classic pheasant tail with a jig-style hook, making it perfect for getting deep into...

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    Hammerhead BMS - Black #6

    Rooster Tail Flies

    Muz Wilson's Hammerhead is THE bream fly.  A fantastic imitation of smelt and other Aussie baitfish, the BMS blend in the body and tail gives a be...

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    Hammerhead BMS - Brown #6

    Rooster Tail Flies

    Muz Wilson's Hammerhead is THE bream fly.  A fantastic imitation of smelt and other Aussie baitfish, the BMS blend in the body and tail gives a be...

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    Hammerhead BMS - Red #6

    Rooster Tail Flies

    Muz Wilson's Hammerhead is THE bream fly.  A fantastic imitation of smelt and other Aussie baitfish, the BMS blend in the body and tail gives a be...

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    $9.95
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    Hammerhead BMS - #6 Olive

    Rooster Tail Flies

    Muz Wilson's Hammerhead is THE bream fly.  A fantastic imitation of smelt and other Aussie baitfish, the BMS blend in the body and tail gives a be...

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    $9.95
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    Russell's Spider #8

    Manic Tackle Project

    A simply deadly NZ trout fly.  BIG topwater eats are never scarce when this pattern is on the tippet.   The world famous Russell's Spider from th...

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    Little Boobie White

    Manic Tackle Project

    Subtle as far as boobies go, this fly is a must have.

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    Little Boobie Olive

    Manic Tackle Project

    Subtle as far as boobies go, this fly is a must have.

    $3.95
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    Hyper Humpy Brown Beetle

    Manic Tackle Project

    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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    Bradley's Barra Bunny - Chartreuse

    Manic Tackle Project

    Deadly barra fly - especially in skinny water. Designed by talented guide Dave Bradley of Australian Fly Fishing Outfitters for the Hinchinbrook b...

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    Bradley's Barra Bunny - Pink/White

    Manic Tackle Project

    Deadly barra fly - especially in skinny water. Designed by talented guide Dave Bradley of Australian Fly Fishing Outfitters for the Hinchinbrook b...

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    $9.95
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    Muzz's BMS Smelt Grey

    Manic Tackle Project

    One of the great flies by master tier Murray Wilson. Muzz developed a unique tying technique that created translucency in flies with his fuzzling ...

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    Commonwealth Hopper #12

    The Flyfisher

    The 2013 Commonwealth Championships saw a TONNE of fish landed on this hopper pattern.  Highly buoyant and easy to see (for both fish and anglers)...

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  • $29.95

    Ozzy Native Flies - Natural Cod Snack

    Ozzy Native Flies

    The Ozzy Native Flies Chartreuse Cod Snack  is tied here in Australia on Ahrex hooks.  This is the go to sub-surface patten for rivers like the Ove...

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    $29.95
  • $39.95

    RTF Sinking Cod - Purple/Black #6/0

    Rooster Tail Flies

    Designed for seductive sub-surface swimming, the sinking cod fly has heavy tungsten eyes to get it down to the strike zone.  The bucktail head she...

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    RTF Sinking Cod - Chartreuse/Red #6/0

    Rooster Tail Flies

    Designed for seductive sub-surface swimming, the sinking cod fly has heavy tungsten eyes to get it down to the strike zone.  The bucktail head she...

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    RTF Cod Minnow - Chartreuse/Red #6/0

    Rooster Tail Flies

    A large baitfish pattern designed for Murray Cod.  Perfect for use with a ball sinker to vary weight, this is a versatile fly designed for aggress...

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    Fullsy's Nymph

    Rooster Tail Flies

    A still-water nymph, straight from the mind of Andrew Fuller himself.  One of the most realistic, yet simple flies in our range, this fly crushes ...

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    Pole Position - Red

    Rooster Tail Flies

    The Pole Position is a fly we always have in our box for New Zealand trips.  It's fast sinking, has a great profile, and has an attractive red bea...

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    $4.95
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    Deep Water Dragon

    Manic Tackle Project

    A meaty dragonfly nymph, this appears to many fish as a tasty morsel!  

    $3.95
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    Croston's FMJ Natural Quill Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    The ultimate combination of extra weight and slim profile - innovative bead fixing method ensure maximum weight to size / profile combination.

    $3.95
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    Paul Proctor Biot Olive

    Fulling Mill

    A great all round bead head nymph designed by Paul Proctor. Originally designed to target olive nymph feeders but quickly recognised as a very ef...

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    Chewing Gum Worm Red

    Fulling Mill

    The Chewing Gum Worm has been a revelation on smallwaters and is now one of the go-to worm flies for many top anglers. This is a great fly for f...

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    Procter's Bluebottle Pink Wing

    Fulling Mill

    Whether it’s in New Zealand the UK, or anywhere else for that matter where livestock occurs, bluebottles, or blowflies are never far away. It’s a...

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    $3.95

Staff Picked Flies

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Saltwater Species Fly Selections

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Freshwater Species Fly Selections

The Guide to Choosing The Right Bead Colour, Weight And Size

Fly selection is a much-discussed topic amongst flyfishers. As a beginner, fly choice seems like everything and, ‘What did you get it on?’ is probably still the most asked question in fly fishing. Yet as you progress, the discussion moves away from fly choice and centres more on presentation.

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Flyfishing Flies For Sale Australia

Embark on a journey beneath the surface of fly fishing with The Flyfisher's extensive collection to find the best flies for fly fishing. Each fly in our collection is a testament to our commitment to quality, performance, and the art of fly fishing itself. We understand the significance of the fly—the crucial point of connection between angler and fish—and we spare no expense in sourcing the finest flies from around the globe.

Our flies are sourced from the world's most renowned tying locations, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Kenya's esteemed Fulling Mill, ensuring each piece is tied to perfection. Additionally, we take pride in supporting local Australian tyers, offering a select range of homegrown flies that stand out in both craftsmanship and effectiveness.

Here's how we deliver an unparalleled flyfishing experience:
1. Trout Enthusiasts: Our selection caters to every trout fishing scenario you might encounter. From the gentle surface rise of Dry Flies to the depth-seeking adventure of Nymphs and Streamers, our trout flies are designed to bring unparalleled excitement and success to your flyfishing trips.
2. Saltwater Adventures: For those drawn to the challenge and beauty of saltwater fly fishing, our collection includes Saltwater Baitfish, Shrimp and Crab Flies, and the visually striking Fly Poppers. Each fly is crafted to mimic the natural prey of saltwater game fish, enhancing your chances of a rewarding catch.
3. Beyond the Catch: We also offer a range of Fly Tying Other Materials, inviting you to delve into the artistry of fly tying yourself. This collection is perfect for anglers who cherish the personal touch in their flyfishing experience.

Whether you're planning your next trout escapade or gearing up for the saltwater challenge, The Flyfisher's flies collection is here to enhance your journey. Explore our range, and you'll find not just flies, but partners in your pursuit of the unforgettable moments that only fly fishing can offer.

Australia's #1 Flyfishing Shop

Established in 1967, The Flyfisher is the leading Australian provider of quality flyfishing equipment, accessories and advice. We stock leading fly brands like Simms, Orvis, Scientific Anglers, Sage and much more to give you the widest AND best range.

We pride ourselves on housing name-brand flyfishing rods, reels, wading gear, flies, accessories and apparel for the ultimate success on the water. We love chatting to fellow flyfishers so please feel free to reach out with any quesstions.. so, why go anywhere else?

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