THE BEST FLY DESIGNS IN THE WORLD Stu's unique fly designs ( his art work) are only available direct from Stu & the Brown trout cafe/fly shop in Athol. They have been fooling fish all over the world for years. New Zealand's and Australia's top fly fishing guides, Fish & Game staff, passionate fly fishers and lodges are all using Stu's Superior flies. "Rods and reels don't catch fish, Stu's flies do"

HOT DOG NYMPH- BLACK- TUNGSTEN A durable sexy mayfly nymph. Also comes in an unweighted version which are great for trailing nymphs off the back off Da Bomb mayfly nymph. With Stu's signature nymph legs. BUY

HOT DOG NYMPH- GREY- TUNGSTEN Who does not like Hot dogs? trout love them!A durable sexy may fly nymph great on its own or as a dropper under a dry fly. BUY

HOT DOG NYMPH - BROWN- TUNGSTEN Who does not like Hot dogs? trout love them!A durable sexy may fly nymph great on its own or as a dropper under a dry fly. BUY

DEADLY NYMPH - BROWN A cracking durable life like mayfly nymph design super succeeds the original non durable pheasant tail nymph for catching trout. Also comes with gold and black tungsten bead. BUY

DEADLY WORM - TUNGSTEN All this week my client has been having fun using this Deadly worm design. Also comes in two other colors. With Stu's signature curved grub,worm body shape. BUY

DEADLY WORM - UNWEIGHTED In shallow water this light worm design works a treat or trailed behind a weighted Deadly nymph and left to float in the current.This design glistens in the water and attracts fish. BUY

HOT DOG - BROWN - UNWEIGHTED A light awesome little mayfly nymph. Mayfly nymphs look the same the world over. This design was finished in Montana USA may years ago. BUY

DEADLY NYMPH - GREY If you are going to ever use one nymph design they don't get more life like than this and durable. Also comes with gold and black tungsten bead in brown and grey. BUY

DA CREEPER This fly design was inspired by a fishing trip into the Nelson area in NZ some 16 years ago.It is the best realistic creeper pattern you can buy.One bloody sexy creeper that took years of photos and study to bring to life. BUY

DEADLY DAMSEL NYMPH This is a wee fly design that many customers return to buy every year. It has all the triggers that make trout nail it. With Stu's signature nymph legs and a slim body. It's your number one damsel nymph for the edges of lakes,slow moving rivers and back waters BUY

MAYFLY CRIPPLE/ EMERGER - BROWN Years to prefect. You just have look at the silhouette of this mayfly cripple or emerger from the under side to understand why the trout love it ,during a hatch. BUY

WEE FAIRY - MAYFLY EMERGER - BLACK The wee fairy mayfly emerger. Due to request from customers who had bought the wee fairy brown , the black version has been added to Stu's fly collection for you and the trout. BUY

WEE FAIRY - MAYFLY EMERGER - GREY The wee fairy mayfly emerger. Due to request from customers who had bought the wee fairy brown, the grey version has been added to Stu's fly collection for you and the trout. BUY

DEADLY MINNOW - OLIVE A great little bait fish design. This week in one day my returning client for the past 14 years caught six big New Zealand browns in one day and missed a few more using this design. BUY

A DEED FLEE- BLOWFLY This will become your go to fly when the trout are looking up. It has a special black bass hook with an open gape for instant hook ups. It has an awesome silhouette from underneath and is easy to see from above with clever designed sight post. BUY

GREEN MONKEY- BLACK- The green money brown has become many guides favorite fly especially with the orange calf tail wings ,making it easy for clients to see. The black Green Monkey is another great go to fly design and in black can represent many insects.With a durable floating foam body. BUY

CUSTOM FLY BOX SELECTIONS It does not matter where in the world you are fishing. Stu can customize a selection of flies for you and also put them in your own special fly box. This one in the photo is just one side of the fly box selection for a local NZ fly fisher. Who was feed up with all his crap old flies and not catching many fish. Treat yourself for Xmas. BUY

FLY FISHING TRAGIC. It took me four days walk to get to my location on my first personal fly fishing trip in NZ in many years. I got there and there was two helicopter groups.:) The fish were spooky. I had awesome fun with the challenge. All up.I hiked over 120klm in nine days.It was on my bucket list to do the mission and I'm glad I did. STU'S SERVICES