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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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Streamers & Buggers

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Soft Hackle Wets

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Baitfish

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Shrimp & Crab

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  • Blob Coral Spot
    $3.95

    Blob Coral Spot

    Fulling Mill

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

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    $3.95
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    Olive Woolly Bugger

    Fulling Mill

    A deadly imitation for Australian baitfish such as Smelt or Galaxids. Effective on a varied retrieve fished shallow or deep. A fly as effective o...

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    $3.95
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    Disco Biscuit Carp Fly Tan

    Fulling Mill

    Finally, a carp fly that sits both below and above the surface! This fly is necessary for your next outing.  The ultimate dog biscuit imitation! ...

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    $3.95
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    Wee Creek Hopper Yellow

    Tiewell

    A great hopper pattern for when those little fellas are hopping about. A thinner footprint on the water, a good choice when delicacy is the key....

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    $3.95
  • Two Tone Brushy Tan & White 4/0 - The Flyfisher
    $14.95

    Two Tone Brushy Tan & White (Brush Fly)

    Fulling Mill

      GT's cant resist this delectable fly - a cod or two has also fallen victim to its action.  Description The Brushy. What more can be said abo...

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    $14.95
  • Tup's Indispensible
    $3.95

    Tup's Indispensible

    Fulling Mill

    DescriptionA best seller. All sorts of adult terrestrial or aquatic bugs are represented by these flies which float perfectly for delicate fishing....

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    $3.95
  • Shrimp Gurgler Tan #1/0
    $12.95

    Shrimp Gurgler Tan #1/0

    Fulling Mill

    The shrimp gurgler is a fantastic surface imitation of a shrimp. Highly effective on flats species such as whiting, bream, flathead, and more!

    $12.95
  • Foam Hawthorn
    $3.95

    Foam Hawthorn

    Fulling Mill

    DescriptionSpecialty flies that match the natural but highlighting trigger points making them irresistible to fish.

    $3.95
  • Kicking Klinkhammer Olive
    $3.95

    Kicking Klinkhammer Olive

    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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    Micro Midge Black

    Fulling Mill

    Midges don't always feed just below the surface, get down to the fish and fast with this bead-head black midge. This micro midge with its weight...

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    $3.95
  • Sydney's Shrimp Tan #8
    $9.95

    Sydney's Shrimp Tan

    Fulling Mill

    In combination with the Olive variant, this is one of our favourite flies for bream!  This shrimp pattern lands softly, sinks quickly and is eas...

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    $9.95
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    Flashback Pheasant Tail - UW

    Fulling Mill

    The flashbacked pheasant tail is one of the most effective mayfly nymph imitations that can be used to this date. We recommend never hitting the ...

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    $3.95
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    Olive Seals Fur Nymph

    Fulling Mill

    A natural coloured pattern with a tonne of bugginess.  Fish this in the alpine streams and watch the fish pile up! The Seals Fur nymph is a grea...

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    Living Damsel Dark Olive

    Fulling Mill

    The living damsel has an extended body, giving it plenty of action in the water.  With an excellent profile and weighted eyes, this fly is a great...

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    Parachute Orange Spinner

    Tiewell

    Description Spinners can provide some of the most exciting surface action found anywhere. Often drawing trout to the surface to pursue low-flyi...

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    $3.95
  • Barbless Bassano Loop Wing Claret Hopper
    $4.95

    Bassano Loop Wing Claret Hopper (Barbless)

    Mayfly Tackle

    On those tricky days when fish are rising once and then disappearing, this fly will pull them up. Tassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Loop W...

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    $4.95
  • Black Muddler Minnow
    $3.95

    Black Muddler Minnow

    The Flyfisher

    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
  • CDC Willow Grub
    $3.95

    CDC Willow Grub

    Manic Tackle Project

    A New Zealand style Willow Grub Pattern tied with CDC A must have fly for anyone fishing willow lined rivers in Australia and New Zealand. In pa...

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    $3.95
  • CDC Elk Hair Caddis
    $3.95

    CDC Elk Hair Caddis

    Fulling Mill

    This CDC bodied fly floats well and is deadly on picky caddis feeders. Description With hundreds of species of Trichoptera present in Australia...

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    $3.95
  • Beck's Green Machine #6-8
    $4.95

    Beck's Green Machine

    Fulling Mill

    While wooly buggers receive all the hype, these "cat flies" are a useful variation to fish as a team or singularly. Tassie fishing guide Bill Be...

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    $4.95
  • Kicking Klinkhammer Black
    $3.95

    Kicking Klinkhammer 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
  • Straggle Gold
    $3.95

    Gold Nugget Damsel Straggle Gold

    Fulling Mill

    An essential pattern when fishing Victoria's western lakes. A Damsel nymph imitation features a body tied from Straggle and a long mobile marabou...

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    $3.95
  • Ozzy Native Flies- Frog Popper
    Ozzy Native Flies- Frog Popper
    $39.95

    Ozzy Native Flies - Frog Popper

    Ozzy Native Flies

    Description The Ozzy Native Flies Frog Popper is tied here in Australia on the new PR378 hook from Ahrex.  Thanks to the PR378 hook design this fl...

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    $39.95
  • Pearl Shrimp
    $3.95

    Pearl Shrimp

    Fulling Mill

    This Fly levels up the visibility with pearl flash accents and bold colouration.  Whilst maintaining a very natural profile, this can be a great ...

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    $3.95
  • Spawn Run Fly Kit
    Spawn Run Fly Kit $99
    $99.00

    Spawn Run Fly Kit $99

    The Flyfisher

    DescriptionThis great value kit includes a wide selction of flies to make your trip to Eucumbene a success.Our ViewThis kit includes a comprehensiv...

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    $99.00
  • Cormorant Red
    $3.95

    Cormorant Red

    Fulling Mill

      Great smaller style english wet fly.   It can effectively imitate a wide range of food sources and will entice a bite from even the most stand-o...

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    $3.95
  • Beech 3D Squid - Natural #4/0-2/0
    $14.95

    Beech 3D Squid - Natural #4/0-2/0

    Fulling Mill

    Description This is an amazingly lifelike representation of a small squid - one of the most popular prey items of a whole range of predatory fish i...

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    $14.95
  • Sydney's Shrimp Olive #8
    $9.95

    Sydney's Shrimp Olive

    Fulling Mill

    In combination with the Tan variant, this is one of our favourite flies for bream!  This shrimp pattern lands softly, sinks quickly and is easy ...

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    Tech Junkie Perdigon French Barbless - Black

    Fulling Mill

    A red and black, zebra-style perdigon with a fast sink rate.  Fish this under an indicator in rough water or deep runs in the Victorian Highcountry!

    $3.95
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    Bassano Flashy Humungous

    Fulling Mill

    A go to pattern for smelt feeders. The Flashy Humungous has the the perfect amount of flash to balance being an attractor pattern with more natura...

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    $4.95
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    Roza's Red Tag Jig

    Fulling Mill

    A blend of subtly and flash, leading to one our favourite euro-style nymphs out there.  Red tags are simply the most universal flies, every river...

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    $3.95
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    Micro Hopper Green

    Manic Tackle Project

    A foam bodied hopper that is super bouant and deady in the head of summer when the paddocks have dried out and the fish are looking up.  Natural ...

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    $3.95
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    Sex Dungeon Natural Trout Fly

    Manic Tackle Project

    The standard in articulated flies, the Kelly Galloup sex dungeon is the go-to fly for big meat-eating trout  Swims naturally and has insane move...

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    $16.95
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    Wafting Worm

    Fulling Mill

    The wafting worm is ideal for fishing in tandem with a heavy fly in high waters. Designed to replicate an earthworm, the wafting worm is ideal fo...

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    $3.95
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    Squirmy Worm Orange

    Fulling Mill

    The orange squirmy is the perfect option when the pink worm might not be getting the eats on the day! This is the go-to fly for fishing high and di...

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    $3.95
  • Bibio Bristol Hopper
    $3.95

    Bibio Bristol Hopper

    The Flyfisher

    Weirdly, selective trout can often be undone using this pattern. The classic Bibio given the Hopper treatment, this style has become a modern cl...

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    $3.95
  • Complex Twist Bugger Olive
    $12.95

    Complex Twist Bugger Olive

    Fulling Mill

      With a streamlined conehead and plenty of marbou action, this streamer is an upgraded wooly bugger that has a bone to pick with the nearest tr...

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    $12.95
  • CDC Hopper Claret
    $3.95

    CDC Hopper Claret

    Fulling Mill

    The claret hopper with a touch of CDC not only makes this pattern extremely realistic but also buoyant. The classic hopper has been given the CD...

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    $3.95
  • Mayfly Madness Small Fly Pack
    Mayfly Madness Small Fly Pack
    $49.00

    Mayfly Madness Small Fly Pack

    The Flyfisher

    A carefully curated selection of the best 14 trout flies to get you through mayfly season. XS Eden Fly Box included. Contents may vary slightly f...

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    $49.00
  • Minkie Black
    $3.95

    Minkie Black

    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
  • Gotcha Tan (Pack of 2)
    from $6.95

    Bonefish Gotcha Tan

    Fulling Mill

    A classic bonefish fly. Whether you're heading up North, or fishing locally throughout Victoria, this is a must-have saltwater pattern. Something a...

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    from $6.95
  • Flexo Crab Olive
    $12.95

    Flexo Crab Olive

    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
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    Mrs Simpson

    Fulling Mill

    A classic wet that serves as the perfect searching pattern The Mrs. Simpson serves as an excellent dark streamer pattern with a large silhouette ...

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    $3.95
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    Depth Charge Black Hares Ear

    Fulling Mill

    This fast-sinking hare's ear is a generic nymph pattern.  The buggy body serves to imitate a wide range of species, and has landed fish from the ...

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    $3.95
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    Spent Mayfly

    Fulling Mill

    After a mayfly mates, it dies and often falls into the water. We call this a ‘spent’ mayfly. Its life is over, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t ...

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    $3.95
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    Ronan's Possum Streamer Green Machine

    Fulling Mill

    A heavy streamer, great for making a presentation lower in the water column.  With a realistic, weighted head and marabou tail, this fly is killer...

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    $4.95
  • Spanish Bullet Olive
    $3.95

    Spanish Bullet Olive

    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

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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