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Additional fly tyers wanted @ FlyShop 1864
Are you a keen fly tyer? We are currently expanding our range of Tasmanian and Australian trout flies at FlyShop 1864, and are seeking more local fly tyers to supply us with awesome Tasmanian patterns! We are the only flyshop in Australia that exclusively sells Australian tied flies, which are tied in-store (by Dan), and by other local fly fishers…
Read MoreIFS Angler Access Brochures now available online
For those planning a fly fishing trip in Tasmania, we’ve just added the Inland Fisheries Service Angler Access Brochures to our online shop. Combined with our free online fishing maps, there are lots of great fly fishing destinations to head to. Pop into the fly shop before-hand, check out our hatch chart, and get first hand…
Read MoreFind us on Facebook!
You can now follow FlyShop 1864 and RiverFly Tasmania on Facebook for more day-to-day information on the current fishing conditions, hatches, and gear. find us at www.facebook.com/flyshop1864
Read MoreAustralian Fly Fishing Museum – Tasmania
We have some great news to announce: the 4 May 2013 will see the opening of the Australian Fly Fishing Museum, at Clarendon Estate, Nile, Tasmania. Clarendon House (owned and operated by the National Trust) is situated on the banks of the South Esk River, opposite Symmons Plains. Symonns Plains of course was the home…
Read MoreOrvis announces new Helios Rod – The Helios 2 (H2)
Awesome news from Orvis, with the announcement that a new Helios rod is imminent. The current 9 foot 5 weight Helios is already my favourite rod. The current Helios is a great allround taper, which is slow enough for spinner sippers on Brumbys Creek, but fast enough for long shots into a Western Lakes headwind.…
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