Fly Fishing Accessories

Fly Fishing Accessories: The Essential Tools

Fly Fishing accessories are the essential tools that can elevate your experience and help you effectively manage your gear. From line nippers to forceps, these items are designed to enhance your efficiency and enjoyment on the water.

Our Guide to Accessories

Understanding the function of each accessory is key to building a practical and reliable kit.

Line Nippers: These are small, sharp cutting tools used to trim excess fishing line. They ensure a clean and precise cut, making it easier to tie knots and change flies quickly.

Zingers: Zingers are retractable holders that attach to your vest or jacket, keeping essential tools like nippers or forceps easily accessible. By retracting back after use, they prevent your tools from getting lost or dropped in the water.

Fishing Forceps: These specialised pliers feature a self-locking mechanism and a narrow, serrated tip. They are invaluable for various tasks, including removing hooks, crimping split shot, and bending wire, ensuring secure and precise gripping.

Fly Patches: Typically made of foam or other hookable materials, fly patches are used to store and dry flies while fishing. They provide a convenient place to temporarily store your flies when not in use, keeping them readily accessible and extending their lifespan.

Tippet Holders: A tipped holder is a small accessory designed to store and dispense tippet material easily. It usually holds multiple spools, allowing you to quickly access different tippet sizes while on the water.

Floatant Holders: Floatant holders are small containers designed to hold floatant, a substance applied to dry flies to help them stay afloat.

Amadou Patches: Amadou patches are made of a spongy material from a specific fungus, and are used to quickly dry out waterlogged flies, restoring their buoyancy.

Specialist Accessories

For specific angling situations, a range of specialised accessories can significantly improve your success.

Boat Drogues: A drogue is used when fly fishing from a boat, kayak, or float tube, to slow down the drift and stabilise the vessel’s position. It creates drag when deployed in the water, helping you control your presentation and allowing for precise casting.

Fly Line Winders: These are compact devices used to neatly store and organise fly lines and backing. They are convenient for storage, transportation, and line maintenance.

Priests: A priest is a small, heavy tool used to humanely dispatch caught fish.

Explore our full range of fly fishing accessories and find the perfect tools to enhance your time on the water.