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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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  • Pink Hot Spot
    $3.95

    Pink Hot Spot B/L

    Fulling Mill

    The Pink Hot Spot has an uncanny ability to bring those fish off that bottom that have refused to move all day. The fly has just enough flash, wi...

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    $3.95
  • Flexo Crab White
    $12.95

    Flexo Crab White

    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
  • Straggler Claret UV
    $3.95

    Straggler Claret UV

    Fulling Mill

    Great fly for our local waters also.  Plenty of movement and UV sparkle. Originating from the Loughs of Ireland this modern wet fly with the add...

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    $3.95
  • Andrzejs Hi Vis
    $3.95

    Andrzejs Hi Vis

    Fulling Mill

    Andrzejs Hi Vis are excellent flies! They are usually fished European Nymph style, but can still be effective as a point fly in a normal dropper/...

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    $3.95
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    Itchy Trigger Tan

    Fulling Mill

    For reef dwelling species, this fly is a perfect shrimp imitation. The Itchy Trigger is designed to catch Trigger Fish and has the irons to pr...

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  • Griffith's Gnat
    $3.95

    Griffith's Gnat

    Fulling Mill

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

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    $3.95
  • KJ Strangled Damsel
    $3.95

    Jenkins Strangled Damsel

    Fulling Mill

    Kieron Jenkins has designed another winner with this Strangled Damsel. The green bead head and orange flash in the collar gives this fly a great c...

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    $3.95
  • Embryo Soft Egg - Tangerine #12
    $3.95

    Death Roe Soft Egg Fire

    Manic Tackle Project

    The realistic soft nature of these flies makes trout grab and hold on! Features Available in size #10 & #12

    $3.95
  • Tungsten Biot Nymph
    $3.95

    Tungsten Biot Nymph

    Fulling Mill

    Nothing crazy with the Biot nymphs, just tested and reliable patterns that frequently yield fish. The gold bead will bring in advantageous feeders...

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    $3.95
  • Blob Leaded Orange
    $3.95

    Blob Leaded Orange

    Fulling Mill

    Blobs are excellent when nothing else seems to be working. Fish simply can't resist their bright bushy profile. Devastatingly effective, blobs c...

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    $3.95
  • Cheech Leech Black Articulated Streamer
    $9.95

    Cheech Leech Black Articulated Streamer

    Fulling Mill

    A great Lake fly for bigger trout, the articulations give this fly unparalelled movement in the water.   Cheech's flagship pattern. The Cheech Le...

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    $9.95
  • Tangerine/Red Glo Bug #12-14
    $3.95

    Glo Bug Tangerine/Brite Red

    The Flyfisher

    The glo bug is a popular fly for using on egg feeding trout. Carry in different sizes and colours to properly imitate the eggs in your river.  

    $3.95
  • Embryo Soft Egg Cluster - Tangerine #8
    $3.95

    Embryo Soft Egg Cluster - Tangerine #8

    The Flyfisher

    DescriptionThe realistic soft nature of these flies makes trout grab and hold on!Our ViewThe realistic soft nature of these flies makes trout grab ...

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    $3.95
  • Flashback Hare's Ear
    $3.95

    Flashback Hare's Ear

    Fulling Mill

    Have you ever heard the old saying 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'? Well, this hare's ear pattern proves the saying true. This classic fly has ...

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    $3.95
  • Mongrel Meat black articulated streamer
    $12.95

    Mongrel Meat Black Articulated Streamer

    Fulling Mill

      A big "do it all" streamer.  The articulations bring in some fantastic movement while the stinger hook makes it difficult to short strike.  Fi...

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    $12.95
  • Tungsten Baguette
    $3.95

    Tungsten Baguette

    Tiewell

    One of the more effective and flashy nymph patterns. The buggy collar and green and red ribbing help this fly stand out in the murkiest of wat...

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    $3.95
  • Sand Prawn #4-#6 (Pack of 2)
    $14.95

    Sand Prawn Fly Pattern

    Fulling Mill

    Really effective prawn imitation and a must-have pattern for chasing bream and other prawn feeding species. The weight of the sandprawn not only...

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    $14.95
  • Black Gnat
    $3.95

    Black Gnat

    Fulling Mill

    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 ...

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    $3.95
  • Olive Buzzer
    $3.95

    Olive Buzzer

    Fulling Mill

    Picking the right buzzer pattern can be elusive. This olive pattern is tried and tested, and sure to grab fishy attention when drifted below the ...

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    $3.95
  • Spanish Bullet Quill
    $3.95

    Spanish Bullet Quill

    Fulling Mill

    These Spanish bullets sink like, well, bullets. That is no joke, they plummet to the bottom. A perfect fly to fish European Nymph style, or under...

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    $3.95
  • Salty Clouser Minnow Olive
    $9.95

    Salty Clouser Minnow Olive

    Fulling Mill

    We wanted to take the trusted base Clouser pattern and give it just that little push to be something even more! A perfect blend of bucktail, flash...

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    $9.95
  • SR Hare's Ear Special
    $3.95

    SR Hare's Ear Special

    Fulling Mill

    The bushy hare's ear body on the SR Special give it a nice texture in the water, while the red ribbing allows it to stand out in the water. Fish ...

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    $3.95
  • Humungus Booby Gold
    $3.95

    Humungus Booby Gold

    Fulling Mill

      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...

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    $3.95
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    Red Neck Nugget Buzzer - Black

    Fulling Mill

    The key to this fly is the coloured ribbing and the hot cheek. These elements against the black body allow the fly to look deadly close to the bl...

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    $3.95
  • Humpy Peacock
    $3.95

    Humpy Peacock

    Manic Tackle Project

    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...

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    $3.95
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    Death Metal Hare's Ear

    Manic Tackle Project

    A go-to hare's ear pattern for when you need to get down deep. Buggy Hares ear and pheasant tail keep this fly simple, but deadly effective.  

    $3.95
  • Taddy Orange
    $3.95

    Taddy Orange

    Fulling Mill

    Perfect for wintertime lake fishing when trout have spawning on the mind and are attracted to bright colours.  Description A very effective style...

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    $3.95
  • Mousey McMouseface 1/0
    $12.95

    Mousey McMouseface 1/0

    Fulling Mill

    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...

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    $12.95
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    Parachute Blowfly Blue

    Tiewell

    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 ...

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    $3.95
  • Partridge & Orange Spider
    $3.95

    Partridge & Orange Spider

    Fulling Mill

    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...

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    $3.95
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    Duo Caddis

    Fulling Mill

    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...

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    $3.95
  • Blue Flash Damsel
    $3.95

    Blue Flash Damsel

    Fulling Mill

    Plenty of tinsel and marabou provide movement and flash, while the bead head allows for fast sinking to get it into the strike zone!  A great choi...

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    $3.95
  • KJ Black Tungsten
    $3.95

    KJ Black Tungsten

    Fulling Mill

    This tactical nymph is perfect for cloudy days when black-bodied flies stand out the best. They can be fished European Nymph style, or fished as ...

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    $3.95
  • Kingfisher Copper
    $3.95

    Kingfisher Copper

    Fulling Mill

    A  gold/copper damsel imitation, this fly is known around the shop for putting fish in the net.  Great action thanks to the marabou tail and bead ...

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    $3.95
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    Bassano Shaving Brush - Hare's Ear/Possum

    Mayfly Tackle

    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...

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    $4.95
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    Roza's Pink French Pheasant Tail

    Fulling Mill

      One of the go to options for when the rivers are pumping! a simple, fast sinking nymph great for trout in tough conditions.   Pheasant tails ar...

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    $3.95
  • Mongrel Meat olive articulated streamer
    $12.95

    Mongrel Meat Olive Articulated Streamer

    Fulling Mill

      A big "do it all" streamer.  The articulations bring in some fantastic movement while the stinger hook makes it difficult to short strike.  Fish...

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    $12.95
  • Kicking Klinkhammer Brown
    $3.95

    Kicking Klinkhammer Brown

    Fulling Mill

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

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    $3.95
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    Milly Midge

    Rooster Tail Flys

    A specialty Australian midge imitation, tied in-house by Rooster-Tail Flies. Deadly on midging trout. Designed by well-known Western Vic lake fly...

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    $3.95
  • Barbless Bassano Roy Gold Tungsten Bead #10
    $4.95

    Bassano Roy Fly

    Mayfly Tackle

    The ideal fly to fish in a team of wets.  Crush the lakes this season with an arsenal of these in your box! Legendary Tassie flyfishing guide Chr...

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    $4.95
  • Bassano Black Spinner (Barbless)
    $4.95

    Bassano Black Spinner (Barbless)

    Mayfly Tackle

    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...

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    $4.95
  • Blue Winged Olive
    $3.95

    Blue Winged Olive

    Fulling Mill

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

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    $3.95
  • Greenwell's Glory
    $3.95

    Greenwell's Glory

    Fulling Mill

    DescriptionA classic best seller. This delicate upwing dry fly is a great general mayfly representation, presenting the perfect profile to feeding ...

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    $3.95
  • KJ Hot Rib Hares Ear
    $3.95

    KJ Hot Rib Hares Ear

    Fulling Mill

    Take one glance at this nymph and what do you see? Pure fish fooling, trout slobbering, hog eating dynamite. Yes, we like this fly. The jet black...

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    $3.95
  • Beck's Brown Wulff
    $4.95

    Beck's Brown Wulff

    Fulling Mill

    Description Tassie fishing guide Bill Beck on his Brown Wulff... Good, high floating dun pattern, especially in rough weather. Good Penstock fly f...

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    $4.95
  • SR Silver & Black Killer
    $3.95

    SR Silver & Black Killer

    Fulling Mill

    There is a lot going on with this fly. A fluffy black body adds texture and prominence in the water, while a bit of red ribbing adds flash to bri...

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    $3.95
  • Holy Grail Black Tungsten
    $3.95

    Holy Grail Black Tungsten

    Fulling Mill

    This Holy Grail has a bright tungsten bead tied into the body to add tons of weight, but also to attract fish with that enticing sparkle. The Ho...

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    $3.95
  • Para Improved Humpy Blue
    $3.95

    Para Improved Humpy Blue Blowfly

    Manic Tackle Project

    A fantastic white posted blowfly pattern. Floats well and is deadly on trout from NZ to Aus.

    $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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