MFC FAQs - Fly Fishing Gear, Rods, Reels & Flies.
Frequently Asked Questions About MFC Fly Fishing Gear Australia
Whether you're just getting started or refining your setup, we've answered the most common questions about fly fishing gear, rods, reels, combos, flies, and fly tying supplies for Australian anglers. Explore expert tips and advice to help you choose the right fly tackle, accessories, and flies for your next adventure on the water.
About our Fly Fishing Gear
Good fly fishing gear should be lightweight, durable, and well balanced. Quality rods and reels improve casting accuracy, line control, and overall fishing enjoyment.
The best fly rod depends on the species and water you fish. For most freshwater fly fishing in Australia, a 4–6 weight fly rod is ideal for trout, rivers, and streams.
Yes. Fly fishing combos are ideal for beginners and anglers who want a balanced setup without matching components individually. Combos are also popular for travel and backup gear.
Fly reels are sized to match your rod weight. A reel designed for a 4–6 weight rod suits most trout fly fishing and general freshwater use.
Yes. We stock a full range of flies for fly fishing, including nymphs, dries, wets, and barbless patterns designed for Australian conditions.
Barbless flies are hooks without barbs, making them easier to remove and better for catch-and-release fishing. At Meander Fly Co, all our handmade flies are barbless and designed for modern, ethical fly fishing.
Yes. Our fly tying range includes dubbing, feathers, synthetics, thread, tinsel, wire, hooks, and beads for tying custom flies.
Yes. We stock fly fishing rods, reels, and accessories suitable for competition and performance-focused anglers, including lightweight and precision-built setups.
Yes. We stock fly fishing accessories including leaders, tippet, fly boxes, tools, and other essential fly fishing supplies.
Our focus is fly fishing tackle only. This allows us to specialise in high-quality fly fishing gear rather than general fishing equipment.
Absolutely. Our fly fishing gear is selected specifically for Australian rivers, lakes, and streams, including trout fishing environments.
We stock premium international brands including JMC (rods & reels), Soldarini (rods & reels), Kype (hooks), Textreme (materials), Semperfli (threads), Skafars (flies), Champion Flies, and Rivulet Fly Fishing.
About our Fly Fishing Store
We're named after the Meander River in Tasmania - one of Australia's premier wild trout streams and a place special to both founders. Ben even competed in the 2019 World Fly Fishing Championships there!
Yes! Meander Fly Co is founded and locally run by Ben and Steve from NSW. Every product we sell is hand sourced by us and tested on Australian waters.
We're two lifelong mates and fly fishing addicts from NSW, who started Meander Fly Co to share our passion for quality fly fishing gear with Australian anglers.
Yes. We are a dedicated fly shop focused solely on fly fishing gear, flies, fly tying materials, and fly fishing accessories - each piece in our store is carefully hand selected and tested by us- two passionate local anglers!
We stock only premium, handpicked gear tested by expert anglers on real Australian rivers. Every fly rod, reel, and barbless fly is chosen for quality and performance - not mass-market appeal.
Buying from a specialist fly fishing shop ensures curated gear, expert knowledge, and products tested by anglers — not generic fishing equipment.
We're currently an online-only fly fishing store, but we're building a community through our blog, YouTube channel, and podcast "On the Fly." Please feel free to join us there, where we often discuss the performance of the fly fishing gear we stock.
We aim to offer competitively priced fly fishing gear and occasional fly fishing sales on rods, reels, and accessories. Feel free to sign up to MFC's newsletter to find out when we run our sales!
Yes. We ship across Australia with fast, reliable delivery and free Australian delivery over $50. You can view MFC full shipping rates and policy here.
