Est. 2005 — Vail Valley, CO
Hand-tied fly fishing flies
for real water.
600+ hand-tied wholesale fly fishing flies built for fly shops, outfitters, and guides — and the anglers stocking their own boxes.
600+
Patterns
20+
Years
100%
Hand-tied
30-Day
Guarantee
Eagle River, CO
Hand-tied — premium materials
600+
Fly Patterns
Who we are
A wholesale fly company that works as hard as you do.
Element Flies is a wholesale fly company out of Colorado's Vail Valley. We hand-tie every pattern in small batches, source premium materials, and ship with the kind of care that keeps fly shops coming back season after season. No middlemen, no mass production—just dependable wholesale flies at scale.
The catalog
— 600+ patterns
01
Hand-tied, every one
No machines, no shortcuts. Every fly is tied by hand and inspected before it ships.
02
Built for bulk
Wholesale pricing, curated assortments, and systems that keep your bins full all season.
03
Colorado roots
20+ years tying for the Rocky Mountain West. Patterns proven on technical water.
In stock now
250,000+ flies
Ready to ship today
Wholesale program
Stock smarter.
Sell with confidence.
Our wholesale program is built for shops that move volume. Tiered pricing, curated seasonal assortments, and a manual approval process that keeps you in control of every order.
Tiered wholesale pricing
Better margins the more you order. Simple, transparent tiers.
Curated assortments
Pre-built packs by hatch, river system, or season.
Manual order review
Every order confirmed before fulfillment. No surprises.
Platform integrations
Sync-ready for Shopify, WooCommerce, and Square.
Pristine waters — Premium flies
Shop by water
Every fly has a home river.
Alpine rivers & spring creeks
Freshwater
Dry, nymph, and streamer patterns tuned for alpine rivers and technical spring creeks.
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Flats, surf & offshore
Saltwater
Coastal-ready patterns built to hold up in the surf and entice inshore predators.
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Curated assortments
Wholesale Packs
Pre-built packs organized by hatch chart, region, or season for easy restocking.
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Vail Valley, CO
20+ years on the water
About Element Flies
Wholesale fly fishing flies, built for your shop.
Element Flies is a wholesale fly company hand-tying fly fishing flies for fly shops, outfitters, and guides — and shipping retail orders direct to anglers everywhere else. Apply for a wholesale account to unlock tiered pricing and Net 30 terms.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Ship your flies back within 30 days and Element will refund all your money. No questions asked.
Premium Materials & Hooks
Element Flies keeps our bins full and our guides confident. The wholesale program is the best in the business.
Colorado River Outfitters
Wholesale partner since 2019
Common questions
Everything fly shops ask before signing up.
Can anyone order from Element Flies?
Yes. Anyone can shop our public catalog and order at retail prices. Fly shops, outfitters, and guide services can apply for a wholesale account to access tiered wholesale pricing, dropship, and Net 30 terms.
Where are your flies tied?
Every fly is hand-tied in Colorado's Vail Valley using premium materials and proven hooks from Daiichi, Gamakatsu, Hareline Dubbin, Wapsi, and Whiting Farms.
Do you offer Net 30 payment terms?
Yes. Approved wholesale customers can request Net 30 payment terms during account setup. New accounts typically start on standard payment until trust is established.
What is your return policy?
Send your flies back within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Can I dropship Element Flies through my own store?
Yes. Approved wholesale accounts get access to our dropship API for syncing orders from Shopify, WooCommerce, and Square. Orders are charged at placement and fulfilled directly to your customer.
How long does wholesale account approval take?
Most applications are reviewed within a few business days. We verify your business details to keep wholesale pricing protected for legitimate retailers.
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