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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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Shrimp & Crab

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  • Bob's Bits Black
    $3.95

    Bob's Bits Black

    Fulling Mill

    Bob's Bits imitates a number of emerging bugs. Easy pickings for fish feeding on adult or emerging bugs that have become trapped in and on the s...

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    $3.95
  • Floating Fry
    $4.95

    Floating Fry

    Fulling Mill

    This fly is great for imitating fry, or other small baitfish. It is a very specific pattern but when you can see fish actively feeding on fry thi...

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    $4.95
  • Greased Lightning Black
    $3.95

    Greased Lightning Black

    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
  • McGregor Flies Timber Toad 3/0
    McGregor Flies Timber Toad 3/0
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    McGregor Flies Timber Toad 3/0

    McGregor Flies

      Our view The very best dedicated cod flies money can buy! Hand tied by Cam here in Australia.  Description Thanks for taking the time to view som...

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  • Ozzy Native Flies- White Cod Snack
    Ozzy Native Flies- White Cod Snack
    $29.95

    Ozzy Native Flies - White Cod Snack

    Ozzy Native Flies

    Description 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...

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    $29.95
  • Viva Special Barbless
    $3.95

    Viva Special Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    Fantastic when fished in still or moving water, this fly is an all-round attractor pattern.   Scaled-down barbless Mini Streamer, perfect when t...

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    $3.95
  • Red Arsed Claret
    $3.95

    Red Arsed Claret

    Fulling Mill

    This terrestrial imitation is an effective way to fool a trout on a hot summer's day. The original standard hopper. Inspired by small craneflies...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Kyle's Deletidum

    Manic Tackle Project

    Kyle's Deletidum imitates the small single gill mayfly nymph endemic to New Zealand rivers. A deadly pattern to fool even the most wily trout.

    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Olive Sparkle Pupa Dry

    Rio

    This sparkle pupa is meant to imitate an emerging caddis. The loop is a great attractor and will have trout looking up all day.  This patte...

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    $3.95
  • $8.95

    Christmas Mantis Cream

    Rio

    Searching for the universal shrimp imitation that both triggerfish and bonefish will eat readily, we ended up with this pattern that really fits t...

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    $8.95
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    Premium Late Season River Selection (ADVANCED RIVER FLIES FOR SMART FLYFISHERS)

    The Flyfisher

    26 hand-picked by Thomas Gachet to fool the most wary of trout in low water. Comes in an Eden Micro Slot Foam fly box. Thomas is a competitive fly...

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  • $3.95

    Rozas's Spain Perdigon

    Fulling Mill

    In recent years, the Perdigon fly has become very popular. These are usually very simple nymphs, whose bodies are completely covered in varnish. T...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Foam Willow Grub - Yellow

    Manic Tackle Project

    Simple, buoyant and deadly effective.  Willow Grubs are a favourite among trouts' various food sources, so when the the hatch is on, the fish are ...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Roza Coloured Water Fly - Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    When the water turns murky, this fly is ready to shine - literally.  With an orange UV bead, a reflective tinsel rib and a prominent silhouette in...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Klink Duo Special - Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    This highly visible dry comes with a ring tied onto the shank of the hook, allowing you to easily add a dropper to increase your chances of a hook...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Ronan Indicator fly

    Fulling Mill

    Fishing an indicator fly as opposed to a foam or yarn indicator means that even if the fish aren't eating your dropper, you can still hook up!  Th...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    BWO Split Wing Dun

    Fulling Mill

    A minimalist dun pattern, with a buoyant CDC wing.  The segmentation of the tapered quill body attracts eats from even the most timid insect eaters...

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    $3.95
  • $12.95

    Clydesdale Green Perch

    Fulling Mill

    This silky streamer has an irresistible shimmer in its action, perfectly imitating both fresh and saltwater baitfish.  From the estuaries of the E...

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    $12.95
  • $4.95

    Beck's Bibio Hopper

    Fulling Mill

    Description Tassie fishing guide Bill Beck on his Bibio Hopper pattern... The best nondescript fly in my fly box. Will take fish blind and takes t...

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    $4.95
  • $12.95

    Salty Baitfish Mullet 1/0

    Fulling Mill

    Realistic 3d eyes and an enticing profile make this fly ideal for targeting large saltwater species.   The Salty Baitfish Mullet streamer is a si...

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    $12.95
  • $12.95

    Swimming Frog Orange Belly

    Fulling Mill

    Equally as deadly on bass and estuary perch, this is an effective popper on the smaller side.  Description Originally designed for bass fishing,...

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    $12.95
  • $3.95

    Olive Quill Nymph Brown Barbless

    Fulling Mill

    Inspired by Fulling Mill consultant Craig Mcdonald, this fly is deadly all year round.

    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Fiery Brown Beetle

    Tiewell

    A deadly beetle pattern, ideal for fishing Tasmanian lakes.

    $3.95
  • $3.95

    San Juan Worm Red

    Rio

    More durable than the squirmy worm, the San Juan worm will not disappoint when the rivers are dropping after heavy rains These are not meant to m...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Rio Bloodworm

    Rio

    A great midge pattern or searching pattern in dirt water  Rio on their bloodworm: Aquatic worms live in most bodies of water, so having some in y...

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    $3.95
  • $39.95

    Ozzy Native Flies Cicada

    Ozzy Native Flies

    This cicada imitation by Ozzy Native Flies is the perfect small-sized surface popper for Murray cod and other surfsce-feeding predators.

    $39.95
  • $12.95

    Chartreuse and White Deceiver

    Fulling Mill

    The Deceiver was developed by Lefty Kreh. It’s a proven fish-catcher and one of the most popular saltwater patterns in the world. Tied on a size #2...

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    $12.95
  • $9.95

    Mara-Changer Chartreuse

    Fulling Mill

    This fly combines the natural movement of marabou with the articulation of a game changer.  A guaranteed fish-catcher. One of the top barra flies...

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    $9.95
  • $3.95

    Tinsel Town

    Fulling Mill

    The tinsel town comes to life in the water. It’s a proven baitfish imitation with liberal amounts of flash and a great profile to boot.   Tied on...

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    $3.95
  • GT Flashy Profile Chartuse 6/0 - The Flyfisher
    $14.95

    GT Flashy Profile Chartuse 6/0

    Fulling Mill

      The go to fly we tie on for GT's Tied on a Tiemco SE, this pattern will raise interest from all sorts of pelagics including GT's, Barracuda and...

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    $14.95
  • $3.95

    Grannom Pupa Barbless Nymph

    Fulling Mill

    The pupa is the second stage in the life cycle of many insects. This means many pupae will be coming off the river bottom so weight is essential....

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    $3.95
  • Trigger Crab #2 White and Red
    $12.95

    JC Trigger Crab

    Fulling Mill

    Designed specifically for targeting Trigger fish, but deadly for any flats or reef species. Tied with a double prong weed guard which is essentia...

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    $12.95
  • Crazy Charlie Chartreuse
    $12.95

    Crazy Charlie Chartreuse (Pack of 2)

    Fulling Mill

    A classic bonefish fly, but one that will work anywhere you cast it. Riding hook point up, these are a phenomenal fly on the flats and amongst di...

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    $12.95
  • Critter Bug #2 Brown
    $12.95

    Critter Bug Brown

    Fulling Mill

    With the slightest of twitches, the legs of the critter bug will come to life - tempting saltwater species of all types. This fly imitates everyth...

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    $12.95
  • Flexi Cat Zonker
    $3.95

    Flexi Cat Zonker Barbless

    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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    $3.95
  • Bill's Black Flying Ant
    $3.95

    Bill's Black Flying Ant

    Fulling Mill

    This ant pattern is a great one to have on a windy lake day. Blowing onto a lake or falling into a stream, these bugs come in a variety of sizes b...

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    $3.95
  • Flexi Olive Zonker
    $3.95

    Flexi Olive Zonker

    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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    $3.95
  • Keel Shrimp
    $12.95

    Keel Shrimp

    Fulling Mill

    The keel shrimp is a powerful bonefish pattern. The keel keeps it riding hook-point up, and helps get it down in front of fish searching the botto...

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    $12.95
  • Hot Spot Scud
    $3.95

    Hot Spot Scud

    Fulling Mill

    This is a great all-purpose shrimp pattern. The extra detail placed into the colour of the body makes this fly even more realistic. When shrimps...

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    $3.95
  • Magic Spider Pearly Black
    $3.95

    Magic Spider Pearly Black

    Fulling Mill

    The simple black spider gets some extra pop, with a pearl tinsel body. Spiders have seen a new age of popularity in recent years and are a goo...

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    $3.95
  • $12.95

    Sili Charlie Tan

    Fulling Mill

    From Cocos to Christmas Island, this is a must have bonefish fly. A further take on the series of 'Charlie's' this Tab version is another useful ...

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    $12.95
  • $3.95

    McPhail Ginger Wulff

    Fulling Mill

    A great larger mayfly imiation  The McPhail Ginger Wulff is a great Mayfly imitation that will be deadly on the loughs of Ireland. This bushy dry...

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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Brewers Tungsten Epoxy Egg

    Manic Tackle Project

    A weighted egg pattern ideal for fishing low in the water column.  Can be fished solo or in a team to cover multiple depths!  

    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Hot Head Damsel Orange

    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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    $3.95
  • $3.95

    Jig STB Hare's Ear

    Manic Tackle Project

    The Jig STB brings a sleek nymph profile, and pairs it with i bright silver bead for a bit of flare.  The CDC collar affords a bit of movement in ...

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    $3.95
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    Christmas Island Special Orange

    Fulling Mill

      The legendary Christmas Island Special in Orange is a more colourful bonefish fly for bright conditions and deeper water. Its heavy dumbbell eye...

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  • $9.95

    Cheech Leech - Black and Red

    Fulling Mill

    The Cheech Leech is the perfect fly for large predators. Its articulations and fishy-proportions make it a formidable offering. Cheech's flagshi...

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    $9.95
  • $12.95

    Micro Flexo Crab

    Fulling Mill

      A miniature trigger variant of the famous flexo crab pattern. Absolutely brilliant.  Probably one of the best crab patterns ever invented. No m...

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    $12.95

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 of meticulously crafted 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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