Serendib Flys, a Sri Lankan company with a rich family history, boasts a remarkable journey in the fly-fishing industry. It all began in 1985 when a chance encounter between Jim Dinnebeck from the USA and our founder, sparked by a mutual family friend, ignited a captivating challenge – establishing a successful mail-order fly-fishing business in the United States.
This initial challenge quickly became a family affair. The entire family devoted themselves to the art of fly tying, meticulously learning and mastering the craft to produce top-quality fishing flies. This dedication continues to this day, making Serendib Flys a true family-run business since its inception.
The initial years were a period of immense effort and perseverance. The family’s unwavering commitment to quality paid off, as they successfully achieved their goal – crafting exceptional flies for passionate fly fishers across the globe.
The family’s success story doesn’t end there. Their passion for fly tying extended beyond their own endeavors. They embarked on training a select group of local Sri Lankan tiers. Over the past 39 years, Serendib Flys has flourished, expanding to a team of roughly 100 skilled tiers.