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Welcome to The Fly Box, our comprehensive repository of fly patterns. Here, you’ll find a meticulously curated collection of flies, each designed to enhance your fly fishing experience. Whether you’re targeting trout in a mountain stream or bass in a local pond, The Fly Box offers detailed patterns, tying instructions, and insights on the best conditions for each fly.
Discover traditional favourites and innovative new designs, all contributed by expert anglers from our community. Dive in, explore, and elevate your fly fishing game with the perfect fly for every occasion.
The Bulky Buggy Streamer is an effective and versatile fly pattern that is perfect for anglers targeting larger fish. With its simple yet sturdy design, the Bulky Buggy Streamer is built for durability in both fast-moving and still waters, making it a must-have addition to your fly box.[...] Read More » “Bulky Buggy Streamer”
Fed’s Poly Yarn Rubber Leg Stimulator Variant is a modern twist on the classic Stimulator pattern, heavily inspired by Randy Kaufmann’s Rubber Leg Stimulator (In the Riffle). The Stimulator is a widely popular fly, known for its versatility in imitating both stoneflies and grasshoppers, but Kaufmann’s addition of rubber legs takes it to another level.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Poly Yarn Rubber Leg Stimulator Variant”
The Poly Yarn Hackle Stacker is a dry fly pattern designed for versatility and visibility on the water. Originally created by Dave Allison (of West Tex Bugs YouTube channel), this variation features a white poly yarn post that makes the fly easy to spot, even in low light or turbulent conditions.[...] Read More » “Poly Yarn Hackle Stacker Variant”
The Soft Hackle Snail Variant is a remarkable fly pattern hailing from Australian Fly Patterns by Peter Coulson, tied expertly by Paul Fedeles. The soft hackle snail variant is specifically designed to imitate the natural movement of snails in the water, making it an excellent choice for fishing in lakes and still waters.[...] Read More » “Soft Hackle Snail Variant”
The “Baby” Red Tailed Dart is Fed’s smaller rendition of Bill Murdich’s original creation, making use of a 3X size 6 hook instead of the larger #2/0. This compact version maintains the vibrant and dynamic qualities that made the original fly so effective, especially when targeting aggressive species such as bass and pike.[...] Read More » “Fed’s “Baby” Red Tailed Dart”
The Slow Sinking Spider variant is a highly effective and simple fly pattern designed to target bluegill and other panfish. The Slow Sinking Spider variant is based on the original Slow Sinking Spider, a popular creation by Stephen Robert, which was notably tied by Bill Morrison.[...] Read More » “Slow Sinking Spider Variant”
Mick’s Scruffy Variant, featured in “Australia’s Best Trout Flies Revisited,” is a modern adaptation of Mick Hall’s original Scruffy pattern, tied by Paul “the Fed” Fedeles. Mick Hall’s Scruffy fly is a popular and highly effective trout pattern known for its rough, lifelike appearance.[...] Read More » “Mick’s Scruffy Variant”
The Red Tag Soft Hackle Bass Fly, created by Paul Fedeles, is a clever adaptation inspired by Rick Passek’s (the FlyFish Fanatic) Red Butt Carey Special. Fedeles openly admits to borrowing heavily from Passek’s design, jokingly referring to his version as a “plagiarised” fly.[...] Read More » “Red Tag Soft Hackle Bass Fly”
The Red Butt and Yellow Butt Cary Special are celebrated variations of the classic Cary Special, a fly that has earned its place as a reliable “searching pattern” among anglers. Rick Passek, known as the FlyFish Fanatic, emphasises the simplicity and effectiveness of these flies, making them ideal for beginners and seasoned fly fishers alike.[...] Read More » “Red and Yellow Butt Cary Special Variants”
Paul introduces Fed’s Bead Head Soft Hackle Possum Nymph, humorously admitting, “What does it represent? I have no idea,” and “I don’t know if this will even fish well!”
He combined ideas and materials that have been successful on other nymphs, and aimed to “Australianise” the fly with possum and wood duck.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Bead Head Soft Hackle Possum Nymph”