Fly Fishing Tools & Streamside Accessories

Having the right fly fishing tools and accessories makes time on the water easier and more enjoyable. Murray’s Fly Shop carries the tools we use and recommend for rigging leaders, changing flies, removing hooks, applying floatant, and keeping your fishing gear organized while you are on the stream.

From fly fishing forceps and nippers to scissors, retractors, fly boxes, and other streamside accessories, these are practical tools designed to help you spend less time working with your equipment and more time fishing.

Essential Fly Fishing Tools

A few well-chosen tools should always be within easy reach when you are fishing. We look for equipment that is dependable, easy to use, and built to withstand regular use on trout streams, smallmouth rivers, and other waters.

Forceps & Hemostats

Fly fishing forceps and hemostats are useful for removing flies, pinching barbs, handling small flies, and working with leaders and tippet. A good pair is one of the most useful tools you can carry on every fishing trip.

Fly Fishing Nippers

Fly fishing nippers make quick work of trimming tippet and leader material after changing flies or tying knots. Keep them attached to your vest, pack, or lanyard so they are always within reach.

Fly Fishing Scissors

Sharp, compact fly fishing scissors are useful for cutting leader and tippet as well as making quick adjustments to flies and fishing rigs. They are also an important tool for fly tiers.

Retractors & Zingers

Retractors and zingers keep nippers, forceps, and other frequently used tools attached to your vest or pack. They make it easy to reach your tools when you need them and return them to the same place when you are finished.

Floatant & Strike Indicators

Keep your fly floatant and strike indicators close at hand so you can make quick adjustments as water conditions and fishing techniques change. Having these small accessories organized and accessible can save considerable time on the stream.

Fly Boxes & Streamside Organization

Good fly boxes protect your flies while keeping patterns organized and easy to find. Choose a box based on the flies you normally carry, from small dry flies and midges to nymphs, streamers, and larger bass flies.

Organizing your flies and tools before you get on the water allows you to concentrate on reading the stream, making a good presentation, and keeping your flies in the water.

Fly Fishing Tools for Trout, Smallmouth Bass & More

The tools you carry may vary depending on where you fish, but the basic needs remain the same. Trout anglers need reliable nippers, forceps, floatant, and fly boxes for working small flies and light leaders. Smallmouth bass anglers often need heavier tools and larger fly boxes for streamers, poppers, and other bass flies.

Whether you are fishing the mountain trout streams of Virginia, the Shenandoah River for smallmouth bass, or traveling to new waters, having dependable streamside tools makes rigging and changing flies much easier.

Why Buy Fly Fishing Tools from Murray’s?

At Murray’s Fly Shop, we have been helping anglers select fly fishing equipment since 1962. The tools we carry are selected with practical fishing in mind. We want the equipment you carry on the stream to work properly when you need it, whether you are changing flies, trimming tippet, or releasing a fish.

Browse our selection of fly fishing tools and accessories and find the equipment you need to keep your vest, pack, or boat bag organized and ready for your next day on the water.