The Flyfisher

Christmas Island night next week Thursday 8th of August!

Join Scott Xanthoulakis as he dives into flyfishing the crystal-clear flats of Christmas Island! Discover the best flies, gear tips, and essential prep for an unforgettable adventure.

Whether you’re planning to go or simply curious about flyfishing Christmas Island, join us for a laid-back evening! No RSVP needed—just drop by anytime before it starts at 5:30 next Thursday.

The ultimate blend of classic styling and modern functionality. The new Orvis Battenkill Disc is now available in three stunning colours!

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Hinchinbrook - a flyfisher's paradise. No matter where you are in the country, this place is easy to access and offers world class flats fishing. Have Australian Flyfishing Outfitters pick you up at Townsville airport, and you'll soon be floating around this incredible fishery... //

Australian Flyfishing Outfitters

Bonefish, GT, and a Trigger. AKA the Christmas Island Grand Slam.

Book your next flyfishing adventure with The Flyfisher today! //

🚨New Podcast🎙 - During a recent adventure to the breathtaking Cocos Keeling Islands, Andrew had the pleasure of chatting with the legendary saltwater flyfishing guru and guide, Rodney Collings. This on-water recording was lots of fun! Head to YouTube, Spotify etc for a listen or watch.

Rodney masterfully divides his time between the pristine waters of far north Queensland and the sparkling flats of Cocos. We delve into Rodney's flyfishing roots and explore the world-class destinations he passionately guides. For more about Rodney and AFO, visit www.australianflyfishingoutfitters.com. //

We doubt there’s a fish that holds more mystique than permit. Notoriously difficult to fool, these Caribbean cruisers pictured are just as wily as our Aussie varieties. To permit guides, your fly box is never big enough. Every flats fishery is dynamic and demands a different strategy… and fly pattern! //

Faster. Lighter. Hyperspeed.

Introdcuing the all new Lamson Hyperspeed M8!

It’s everything you need in a saltwater fly reel: waterproof drag, zero maintenance, rapid line retrieval with a massive arbor, and a centrally placed handle for quick winding.
Lamson has truly outdone themselves with this innovation in saltwater fly reels.

Purchase in store or online at The Flyfisher! //

Winter is well and truly here, that means our trout are keen to smash bait and chase wet flies!

Some might consider pulling wet flies as going over to flyfishing’s dark side, Craig Coltman tells us how it’s done in the latest article on Flystream.com.

Check out the article via the link in bio!//

Bonefish are one of the best fish to target on fly. Put simply, when you make a decent cast, they are odds on to gobble your fly and then peel off line like you’ve never seen. Of all the bonefish destinations, Christmas Island has long been considered the most reliable in terms of fish numbers and an impressive average size. Add to that the diverse range of species on offer, and you have yourself a destination that must be experienced. We’re heading to Christmas with at the end of August 2025. Don’t muck about, slot yourself in for the trip of a lifetime with some absolute legends. //

With the trout rivers closing it’s time to start chasing those big western Victorian lake trout!

Read about Phillip Weigall’s latest adventures in online at flystream.com

Available via link in bio!! //

Introducing the Smith Optics Chromapop Glass Hookset Polarchromic Yellow Blue Mirror! The closest thing to X-Ray vision on the market.

These are the most versatile fishing sunglasses to date, adapting to different lighting conditions to provide the best glare reduction and improving contrast to help you spot more fish.

Available in store or online at The Flyfisher! //

Fish confidently with this bespoke selection of the best flies for success over winter on Victoria’s Western Lakes.

This selection is expertly curated with consultation of the very best anglers and guides for Smelters, Midge feeders and wall spawners. From blind pulling to polaroiding you won’t be caught out with this seleciton.

Available in store or online at The Flyfisher! //

Unsure of what flies to take to Christmas Island? We’ve taken the guesswork out with our expertly curated CXI boxes.

Consisting of 55 premium flies selected with consultation of best anglers and guides for success on Bonefish, Triggers and Milkfish. This foolproof selection is secured in a waterproof C&F Design Large 3500+ Permit Box to ensure success in the tropical flyfishing paradise of Christmas Island.

Available in store or online at The Flyfisher! //

Friend of The Flyfisher, Liam, knows we have a “particular set of skills” when it comes to gearing up flyfishers. He was “Taken” by the range, expertise, and friendly service!

Stimulators! A colour, shape and size to suit all fishing, This fly is a must have for any stream you want to fish.

NEW PODCAST ALERT!

The Flyfisher Christmas team has been hard at work getting your gifts ready. Rumour has it they have got a New Zealand instructional podcast out to!

The pre Christmas rush is in fully swing here at The Flyfisher!

Thank you to all our customers for your continued support throughout the year.

Merry Christmas!

Hats, Hats, Hats! Available in store and online at The Flyfisher.

New podcast episode featuring flyfishing nomad

In this new series, we chat with friends of The Flyfisher whose passion for flyfishing matches our own. We couldn't think of a better bloke to kick it off than Harrison Perrin.

Harrison has been a regular visitor at The Flyfisher, and we've keenly watched his passion develop and his experience grow. He's well-travelled and knows his way around a big two-handed fly rod as much as he does a 7'6" 3 weight.

Having recently returned from the ultimate nomadic flyfishing trip, Harrison has some sensational stories to tell. We hope you enjoy this latest episode!

Having recently returned from New Zealand’s North Island, .panop shares his thoughts on some gear he loved while he was over there.

G3 Guide Waders: “Super comfy for fishing all day, regulating body temperature well and virtually bulletproof against blackberries, the additional tippet tender pouch was ideal for fitting all the extra bits and pieces”

R111 Medium Weigh Net: “You know what they say about big fish, big nets. The deep net bag and the perfect sized hoop to fit comfortably on your back, whilst still being big enough to fit those monster North Island rainbows in.”

Universal System Chest Storage: “The absolute best solution for backcountry adventures when fishing with a pack on. Super minimalistic and lightweight, but still holds all the essentials of a full sized chest pack.”

New podcast episode “Loch Style Flyfishing with Craig Coltman” now available!

Craig is an absolute weapon when it comes to loch style fishing, and it’s one of the best techniques to fish our trout lakes in Australia.

Tune in to learn all about this deadly lake technique.

The team escaped the early season rush for some absolutely stunning fishing in the North East over the weekend!

Victorian river season has truly opened with a bang!

Lower than average rainfall and little snow melt has made for ideal early season dry fly fishing!

It’s time to start ripping up those high country streams!

New podcast episode featuring the one and only Jim Allen on flyfishing Tasmania!

Join us in this two part epic as we unpack some of Jim’s famous flyfishing diaries, documenting some of the best stories about flyfishing Tasmania.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and all the usual platforms.

New Podcast “Competition Flyfishing with Erhan Cinar” is now live!

You can't help but be curious about competition flyfishing. It is shaping the way we fish today and the gear we use, and so to talk us through it, we sat down with competition flyfisher Erhan Cinar.

Erhan recently achieved two bronze medals at the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships and guides with Wilderness Flyfishing.

As well as learning more about the competition scene, we tap into Erhans elite technique knowledge to reveal what you can do differently to catch more fish.

Competitive or not, this is one episode you don't want to miss.

NEW Daymaker Landing Nets in stock now!

Perfect for the angler that values light weight mobility at no compromise.

Featuring a fish safe net bag, non slip grip and carbon-composite frame construction, the Daymaker is the leader in landing net technology.

Available in store or online at The Flyfisher.

Let us help you fulfil your flyfishing dreams!

Come see the friendly team at The Flyfisher for gear, guidance, and location advice to help make your flyfishing dreams a reality!

New podcast episode “Bonefish Basics with Scotty X and Andrew Fuller” now available via the link in our bio!

In this episode, we talk bonefish basics. Bonefish are regarded as one of the holy grail species by fly anglers. Growing well in excess of 10 pounds, bonefish do everything a trophy species should, from providing thrilling polaroiding in ankle-deep water to ripping hundreds of yards of backing off fly reels, bonefish will test even the most experienced of anglers.

Join shop captain Andrew Fuller, and Scott Xanthoulakis of Wilderness Fly Fishing. Andrew and Scott have abundant bonefishing experience, including fishing in gold-class destinations such as Cocos Keeling Islands, The Seychelles, Aitutaki, Cuba, Venezuela and of course, Christmas Island. Andrew and Scott will reveal all there is to love about bonefish, and what you need to know to to succeed in chasing these elusive creatures.

Big Barra are awesome fun on the fly!

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