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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!

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  • Bass Popper - Frog #6
    $12.95

    Bass Popper - Frog #6

    Fulling Mill

    This topwater fly is perfect for bass, cod and estuary perch. Carry in various colors. Stripped across the surface, a stream of noisy attracts att...

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    $12.95
  • Bassano Claret Nymph - Black Tungsten Bead (Barbless)
    $4.95

    Bassano Claret Nymph - Black

    Mayfly Tackle

    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
  • 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
  • SR Orange Head Mary
    $3.95

    SR Orange Head Mary

    Fulling Mill

    Sometimes you just can't figure out what the fish are eating, especially when they are parked down low. This orange tungsten bead provides a uniq...

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    $3.95
  • Choc Para Dun
    $3.95

    Choc Para Dun

    Tiewell

    DescriptionThis mayfly pattern is the perfect fly when you need to imitate darker coloured duns. Equipped with a dark brown parachute post. Our Vi...

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    $3.95
  • Barbless Bassano McGoo Copper Tungsten Bead
    $4.95

    Bassano McGoo Copper Tungsten Bead

    Mayfly Tackle

      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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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    Death Metal Pheasant Tail

    Manic Tackle Project

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

    $3.95
  • Dad's Favourite
    $3.95

    Dad's Favourite

    Manic Tackle Project

    A classic upwing Mayfly pattern. Our View A great dry fly pattern to fish blind and at rising fish, great for the evenings.

    $3.95
  • 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 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
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    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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
  • Bassano Black Wooly Worm (BARBLESS)
    $4.95

    Bassano Black Woolly Worm (BARBLESS)

    Mayfly Tackle

    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
  • Donkey Kong Hopper
    $3.95

    Donkey Kong Hopper

    Manic Tackle Project

    A fantastic hopper to add to your collection. Super realistic, foam tied with a yarn wing. A favourite of ours. PLEASE NOTE ACTUAL FLY HAS A YARN...

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

    Glo Bug Orange/Brite Red

    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
  • 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
  • Flexo Crab Tan
    $12.95

    Flexo Crab Tan

    Fulling Mill

    A crab fly designed for crab-munching fish on the flats! An instant classic, perfect for chasing permit.  A hidden weight system means that it ke...

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    $12.95
  • 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
  • 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
  • Adams Grey Klinkhammer
    $3.95

    Adams Grey Klinkhammer

    Fulling Mill

    Description Designed by Hans van Klinken, this parachute style fly has a sunken tail that perfectly mimmicks an emerging insect. The grey color in ...

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    $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
  • Polar Minnow Perch
    $3.95

    Polar Minnow Perch

    Fulling Mill

    Boasting great movement from the polar fiber, this fly effectively imitates redfin perch, which are a favbourite food of highland trout over the s...

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    $3.95
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    Pheasant Tail Nymph

    Fulling Mill

    Fulling Mill's take on one of the all-time greats.  The Pheasant Tail Nymph is a ubiquitous pattern that is fished to great effect all over the wo...

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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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