New Zealand Trout FliesFlies for New Zealand fly fishingI have gathered together a large range of top quality fly patterns widely used and suited to NZ fly fishing conditions. There's a mix of Quality Umpqua flies, New Zealand fly patterns tied by top overseas tiers All fly patterns are tried and proven flies that have been used over many decades of fly fishing in NZ and off course they've evolved within that time, continually being refined and improved to produce today's excellent fish catches. I have use many of these fly patterns myself, but the fact that they are the favourite flies and used so widely by so many NZ fishermen lets you buy with assurance, knowing they will perform for you. The pictures of the flies are as up to date as possible and give a good visual reference when purchasing. The colours are also quite accurate. I'll change the pictures if there's a significant change in any pattern The most important part of any fly is the hook!! Hence all our flies are tied using premium quality hooks made from high carbon steel. The high-carbon steel is hardened and tempered for extreme strength and the needle points are chemically deburred for superior sharpness and flawless shape. The low-profile barbs penetrate and hold fish with ease. The hooks used are top brands; Tiemco, Mustard, Kamasan, Daiichi New Zealand's big fish need Strong Hooks! Working as a guide I've seen the results of poor quality hooks. I remember on several occasions when clients, using there own fly patterns have lost good fish. Then upon inspecting the hooks have found they have snapped off cleanly at the bend!! That wont happen with these hooks!! I aim to continue to build and refine the selection adding new and innovative patterns as they evolve. I welcome suggestions of patterns you'd like as to stock, or if you have a special patterns you'd like to share with us please do so. |
| Below is an alphabetical listing of the New Zealand trout fly patterns we stock (Not all of these flies are always available in the shop though we hope to increase our range and welcome any suggestions of flies to stock) |
New Zealand Dry Fly patterns with tying instructions (a work in progress) Adams Caddis Emerger (Olive) Caddis Emerger (Brown)
New Zealand terrestrial dry fly patterns
Blow Fly (Blue Humpy) Beetle Brown Beetle Green Damsel Fly (Blue) Damsel Fly (Tan) Dave's Hopper Humpy Green Madame X Royal Wolf Mouse
New Zealand Nymph patternsBlack and Peacock Buller Caddis Caddis - Net Building Carty's Oniscigaster Glo Bugs with Step by Step tying guide Hares Ear with Step by Step tying guide Nelson Brown - Entwistle's Pheasant Tail (Copper) Pheasant Tail (Peacock Herl) San Juan Worm Stone Fly Nymphs Carty's
New Zealand Bead Head NymphsCadillac Pheasant Tail Caddis (Flash back) Epoxy Bomb Half Back Lead Eye Hare and Copper BH Copper, Hare and Copper Lead Eye Muppets Pheasant Tail Gold Tungsten BH Prince Nymph Gold BH Zug Bug Gold BH
New Zealand Lure / Streamer patterns Black Marabou lumo Dorothy (Silver) Dorothy (Yellow) Fruit Salad Hairy Dog (Black) Hairy Dog (Red) Muddler Minnow Rabbit Fly (Green) Rabbit Fly (Black) Rabbit Fly (Yellow) Rabbit Fly (Orange) Rabbit Fly (Red) Taupo Tiger Woolly Bugger Brown |
