Why JR Bartley
The difference is in the details.

Every fly is tied by hand with the same care J R Bartley brings to the riverbank.

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Handtied Precision

Every fly is crafted by hand — no mass production, no cutting corners.

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Made for UK Waters

Designed specifically for British rivers and lakes. Flies that match the hatch.

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Fast UK Delivery

Orders dispatched promptly. Most customers receive their flies within 48 hours.

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Personal Service

Direct communication and expert advice behind every order.

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🎣 The man behind the flies
About J R Bartley

Tied with passion, cast with confidence.

J R Bartley is a UK-based fly tier and angler with years of experience on rivers and reservoirs across Britain. Every fly is tied, tested and replicated to catch fish. no machines, no shortcuts.

From classic dry patterns to modern blob flies, the range is built around what actually works on UK waters. Fast delivery, honest prices, and flies that consistently put fish on the bank.

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Our Flies
Tied to catch fish.

From dry flies to wet patterns — every fly in our range is proven on the water.

1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook MAKERAL
Trout Fly
1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook MAKERAL

1 large Pike/Perch predatory fly lures, size 3/0 hook,4" in length made by Fly Fishing ...

£4.95
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1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook PINK PERCH
Trout Fly
1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook PINK PERCH

1 large Pike/Perch predatory fly lures, size 3/0 hook,4" in length made by Fly Fishing ...

£4.95
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1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook GREEN PERCH
Trout Fly
1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook GREEN PERCH

1 large Pike/Perch predatory fly lures, size 3/0 hook,4" in length made by Fly Fishing ...

£4.95
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1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook ORANGE PERCH
Trout Fly
1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook ORANGE PERCH

1 large Pike/Perch predatory fly lures, size 3/0 hook,4" in length made by Fly Fishing ...

£4.95
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1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook SILVER ROACH
Trout Fly
1 Large Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 3/0 Hook SILVER ROACH

1 large Pike/Perch predatory fly lures, size 3/0 hook,4" in length made by Fly Fishing ...

£4.95
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12 ORANGE BLOBS/TROUT FLIES/FLY FISHING size 10
Trout Fly
12 ORANGE BLOBS/TROUT FLIES/FLY FISHING size 10

12 ORANGE BLOBS/TROUT FLIES/FLY FISHING size 10.

£8.95
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12 Orange FAB BLOBS/TROUT FLIES/FLY FISHING size 10 barbed
Trout Fly
12 Orange FAB BLOBS/TROUT FLIES/FLY FISHING size 10 barbed

12 Orange FAB blobs. the classic standard Orange FAB for fish feeding for daphnia. This...

£9.95
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12 Tequila FAB BLOBS/TROUT FLIES/FLY FISHING size 10 barbed
Trout Fly
12 Tequila FAB BLOBS/TROUT FLIES/FLY FISHING size 10 barbed

12 Tequila Flash tail blobs. the classic tequila color combo tied as a FAB. This fly ca...

£9.95
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12x Red Dancing Bloodworm size 12 Bung Trout Fly Fishing Trout Fly Set of 12
Trout Fly
12x Red Dancing Bloodworm size 12 Bung Trout Fly Fishing Trout Fly Set of 12

12 Dancing Bloodworm Nymph/Buzzers On Size 12 Hooks. 6x Orange bead 6x Chartreuse Bead....

£10.95
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15mm Indicators bung Fly Fishing Trout Strike Indicator Trout Float Hi-Viz
Trout Fly
15mm Indicators bung Fly Fishing Trout Strike Indicator Trout Float Hi-Viz

15mm round indicators. love it or loath it its here to stay for now indicator fishing h...

£5.75
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18 Killer Shrimps Flies size 12 Hooks Large Reservoir Shrimp Flies (3 STYLES)
Trout Fly
18 Killer Shrimps Flies size 12 Hooks Large Reservoir Shrimp Flies (3 STYLES)

18 Killer Shrimps Flies size 12 Hooks Large Reservoir Shrimp Flies. 6 of each of the 3 ...

£15.95
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3 Large Flash Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 1 Hook Set of 3
Trout Fly
3 Large Flash Pike /Perch/ Predatory Fly Lures Size 1 Hook Set of 3

This product is a set of three flash body large Pike/Perch predatory fly lures, size 1 ...

£9.95
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Customer Reviews
What anglers say.

Hear from the anglers who've cast our flies on the water.

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"J R Bartley goes above & beyond when it comes to prompt delivery, quality, great value & communication. Would definitely recommend and will be ordering again!"

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Jamar Hill
Verified buyer · A++++
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"My Viva Cruncher trout flies arrived today — everything is good, just what I ordered. Very fast delivery and well packed. Thank you very much!"

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Tommy Burton
Verified buyer · Trout angler
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"Top seller. Great communications, excellent service, super fast delivery. Highly recommend — excellent quality flies and great price. Thank you!"

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Toby Marcus
Verified buyer · Salmon fly fisher

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Handcrafted flies, fast UK delivery, expert ties. Your fish won't know what hit them.

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BLOBS

BLOBS

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24 products
Boobies and Poppers

Boobies and Poppers

sink them or pop them they will catch fish either way
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16 products
Bulk Sets

Bulk Sets

bulk up with sets to fill your box
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8 products
Dry Flies

Dry Flies

For those top water explosive hits
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15 products
FLASH

FLASH

ALL THAT GLITTERS
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12 products
Lures

Lures

lures for pulling all year round
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42 products
Pike And Predator Flies

Pike And Predator Flies

Meaty Flies for fish with teeth
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21 products
SALMON AND DOLLAGHAN

SALMON AND DOLLAGHAN

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16 products
SKINS

SKINS

STRAIGHT CUT FULL SKINS FOR ZONKER OR SNAKES
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9 products
Snakes

Snakes

snake flies 
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10 products
Squirmy Worms

Squirmy Worms

Squirmy Worm in all the patterns, this material gives all the movement to attract fish. put it under the bung or long...
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17 products
Stalking Bug

Stalking Bug

For under the bung or as your anchor fly with buzzer rigs, these are the collection we would never be on the bank wit...
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32 products
Worm Patterns

Worm Patterns

Worm Patterns for under the bung 
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37 products
Cormorants & Buzzers

Cormorants & Buzzers

Cormorants And Buzzers
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10 products
BEST SELLERS

BEST SELLERS

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6 products