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Flies For Rainbow & Brown Trout Fly Fishing

 

The Best Trout Flies including Brown Trout Flies and Rainbow Trout Fishing Flies

A huge range of fishing flys and specific trout patterns in stock, over 1700 patterns in sizes 2 to size 24 and a choice of barbless or barbed patterns. Here you will find what you need for Rainbows, Brownies and all types of fishing. Our micro fly section has one of the largest range of commercial micro dry fly available in sizes 18 to size 22. We have complete flies selection packs and help advise flies fishermen to select the correct fly for the time of year and hatches available. 

To offer you a complete service for your trout fishing we also have a massive range of tackle and accessories Check why some many fishermen use The Essential Flies, see their independent reviews of our products and services.

Check now Trout flies in deadly modern & traditional patterns. Top quality dressings are designed to catch trout all year. We Ship worldwide,

In the UK trout flies are hugely varied. With dry flies on for use on the surface of the water, buzzers for chironomid fishing, nymphs imitating sub surface invertebrates and lures which are designed as simply flies that will attract trout there is a huge variety of trout flies to choose from. Constant innovation & testing by our team and other professional flies tyers from around the world ensure constant innovation resulting in new trout fly patterns. We want to help you catch lots of trout! While you may buy cheap fly patterns online elsewhere we prefer to manufacture a good quality fly that will last not fall to bits first cast! Our worldwide delivery, quality & service has been praised by fishermen, check their reviews.

Explore our store by flies type below. We have stunning buzzers, dry fly, wet fly including traditional styles like north country spider patterns and modern flies patterns, trout lures and of course streamer fly. You will find amazing and deadly patterns.

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Caledonia Flies Duracell Jig Cdc Barbless #14 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Duracell Jig Cdc Barbless #14 Fishing Fly
£1.75
The Essential Fly Griffiths Gnat Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Griffiths Gnat Fishing Fly
£1.25

Fly Size 20, 22

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Caledonia Flies Stickleback Fry #8 Fishing Fly Barbed Dry Fly
Caledonia Flies Stickleback Fry #8 Fishing Fly Barbed Dry Fly
£1.75
The Essential Fly Montana Red Beadhead Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Montana Red Beadhead Fishing Fly
£1.25
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Fly Size 10

The Essential Fly Adams Parachute Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Adams Parachute Fishing Fly
£1.25
(1)

Fly Size 14, 16, 18

The Essential Fly Skinny Pheasant Tail Nymph Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Skinny Pheasant Tail Nymph Fishing Fly
£1.65

Fly Size 14, 16

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Caledonia Flies Olive Quad Apps Worm #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Olive Quad Apps Worm #10 Fishing Fly
£1.50
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The Essential Fly Fire Dancer Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Fire Dancer Fishing Fly
£0.60
£0.90
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Available in Fly Size(s)
8, 10, 12.

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Caledonia Flies Czech Pink Nymph Barbless #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Czech Pink Nymph Barbless #10 Fishing Fly
£1.50
The Essential Fly Coch Y Bonddu Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Coch Y Bonddu Fishing Fly
£1.50
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Available in Fly Size(s)
10, 12, 14, 16

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Caledonia Flies Squirmy Wormy Bloodworm #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Squirmy Wormy Bloodworm #10 Fishing Fly
£1.50
The Essential Fly Squirmy Worm Bloodworm Red Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Squirmy Worm Bloodworm Red Fishing Fly
£1.25

Fly Size 10

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Caledonia Flies Gold Bead Blue Damsel #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Gold Bead Blue Damsel #10 Fishing Fly
£1.50
Caledonia
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Caledonia Flies Mal's Hotspot Worm #10 Fishing Fly
Caledonia Flies Mal's Hotspot Worm #10 Fishing Fly
£1.50
The Essential Fly Conehead Minky Brown Zonker Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Conehead Minky Brown Zonker Fishing Fly
£1.25

Fly Size 8

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Trout Flies For Every Occassion

Whatever your trout fishing preference here you will find a deadly range of fly at stunning value backed by our best value for money and quality service. No matter whether you are a G E M Skues fan loving wet flies or one of the dry flies purists who fished on chalk streams from March to October (depending on local byelaws).  As ardent follower in the footsteps of F M Halford and you are a dry purist , or alternatively you may fish for Rainbows on lakes all year, it is our pleasure to help you get the most out of your fishing. Find our more in our blog A History of Fly Fishing

Choosing Trout Flies For Rainbows

Rainbow Trout fishing fly patterns can be vibrant to stimulate the aggression in these fish - often the flies can be bright and vibrant like a blob flies which do not imitate anything in nature.  Alternatively they can be buzzers that match the natural midge pupae emerging to the surface. When we design a flies for Rainbows we are working on the basis that the fish is so aggressive that it could hit the pattern either because it is bright and vibrant or it matches natural foods found in the Rainbow Trout's lake or river habitat.

Selecting The Best Fly For Brown Trout

Typically trout flies for Brown Trout are different those for Rainbows. This trout is much more selective over the fly as Brown Trout generally seek the naturals like imitative small fish patterns or Pheasant Tail Nymphs which look like Baetis nymphs (early stage of river and lake olives). Alternatively we can use suggestive patterns. A Fly for Brown Trout that is suggestive could be a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear which does not match anything under the water but looks 'buggy', it looks like the typical grubs and nymphs found under the water. See out article on Brownie patterns for more details

Which Pattern Should I Use?

We are often asked by fisherman for the best flies for trout but the fly will vary by season, day, weather and venue. We produce hatch charts monthly for you to look at what fishing fly will match the hatch and recommend fly from our expert knowledge.  However if you are a beginner looking for help, going to a specific venue or special fishing trip, feel free to contact us and talk to our team of experts who will be happy to advise you personally and assist in your flies selection. Don't hesitate to get in touch.

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