New Fly Combo Packs Now Available in the Trout Tales Shop

We’ve just launched something special in the Trout Tales Tasmania Shop - our brand-new, fly combo packs, curated by our guides and designed specifically for Tasmanian waters.

Each combo brings together the patterns we rely on the most throughout the season, whether you’re fishing the fast-flowing rivers of the Derwent Valley or drifting Tasmania’s iconic highland lakes.

These fly packs make it easy to fill your fly box with trusted, high-performing patterns - the same ones that consistently produce results for our guides and clients. 

Each pack includes two of three proven fly patterns - all tied to professional standards and tested across Tasmania’s most productive trout waters.

Nymph Flies Combo

The Nymph Flies Combo is perfect for anglers who love working the water below the surface.

Ideal for rivers like the Tyenna or Meander this combo gives you a well-balanced mix of patterns that imitate Tasmania’s key aquatic insects throughout the year.

• Orange Beaded Black Seals Fur Nymph - A reliable pattern that combines subtle movement with contrast, ideal for both clear and slightly discoloured water. It’s an excellent “searching fly” when trout are feeding mid-depth.
• Gold Beaded Claret Nymph - This one shines in slower pools or deeper runs, imitating a range of natural nymphs and triggering takes from fussy fish in calm conditions.
• Tassie Devil Nymph - A true Tasmanian favourite, designed for our rivers and smaller streams. It’s particularly effective when fished through riffles or pocket water, where trout feed actively.

Together, these flies form a solid foundation for any river session - simple, versatile, and deadly effective year-round. They’re the kind of patterns that let you focus on fishing rather than constant fly changes. 

Whether you’re nymphing through fast water, sight-fishing to feeding trout, or exploring a new stream for the first time, this combo gives you confidence that what’s on the end of your leader is tried, tested, and trusted across Tasmania’s best waters.

Dry Flies Combo Box

For anglers who love the thrill of watching trout rise, the Dry Flies Combo Box delivers everything you need to match Tasmania’s summer hatches.

Each pattern in this set is hand-picked for its reliability and versatility across both rivers and still-waters.

• Sedge Hopper - A great all-purpose dry fly, imitating both caddis and small terrestrials. It’s the kind of pattern you can tie on and fish confidently all day.
• Guides Tag - Subtle but effective, the Guides Tag excels during early morning or evening sessions when trout are feeding gently on the surface.
• Possum Emerger - A true Tasmanian icon, this fly mimics emerging mayflies perfectly. It’s one of our most trusted patterns for consistent surface takes during hatch periods.
  
  

Each of these dry flies earns its place in the box through real-world results - the kind that make a difference when trout are rising and conditions are changing. They’re versatile enough to match most surface activity you’ll encounter across Tasmania’s rivers and lakes. 

Whether you’re prospecting calm edges, targeting delicate mayfly feeders, or drifting through fast runs, this combo keeps you ready for whatever the water offers, with patterns trusted by our guides season after season.

Wet Flies Combo 

The Wet Flies Combo is built for anglers who like to cover water, particularly early and late in the season when trout are feeding deeper. These patterns perform brilliantly on Tasmania’s lakes - from Penstock Lagoon to Little Pine - and are equally effective on larger rivers.

• Mark II Woolly Bugger - A must-have for every Tasmanian fly box. Its life-like movement and classic profile make it irresistible in cool or stained water.
• Chartreuse Beaded Straggle Bugger - A brighter pattern that adds a hint of flash, perfect when trout are chasing bait or taking advantage of increased water colour after rain.
• Orange Beaded Black & Red Streamer - Designed for edge fishing and deeper pools, this fly’s colour contrast makes it a great choice in low-light or windy conditions.

Each of these wet flies has been chosen because it works - time and again - across Tasmania’s most productive still-waters and flowing rivers. They’re designed to handle the changeable conditions that make Tasmanian trout fishing so rewarding, from cold early-season mornings to blustery afternoons on the lakes. 

Whether you’re drifting a team of wets across Penstock Lagoon or stripping buggers along the edges at Little Pine, this combo provides all the movement, colour, and versatility you need to trigger confident takes from feeding trout.

Shop the Full Range

All three combos are now available in the Trout Tales Tasmania Online Fly Shop.