Handcrafted in the UK

Built to fool the smartest fish.

Premium fly fishing flies handcrafted by J R Bartley. Trusted by anglers across the UK for unbeatable quality, fast delivery, and flies that actually catch fish.

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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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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 by hand — 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.

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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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