Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2004 Here is a very cheap way to store all of your extra flies. I have been storing all of my flies in the compartment style Plano boxes but the flies end up getting all tangled up and finding a certain fly or trying to get out a fly can be quite the adventure. I came up with this idea to make things a little more organized and keeps the flies looking nice. I got a cardboard box with a fold down lid that measures 12 by 9 inches and is 2 inches deep, you can probably get these at any office supply store. I then added a sheet of foam I got from the craft store and it you want to really secure the foam many craft stores including Wal-Mart has sticky back foam that works well. Then you just add your flies and you got yourself some nice storage for you flies for about a buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2004 Great idea Will but what kind of trout flies are those in there? I've never seen a hatch to match those bugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2004 Those Dahlbergs in the front might have their day That's a good idea. I need to revamp my stuff. Compartment boxes are cool, but you never really get to see what's in there. I ran into the same problem with my trolling spoons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2004 Dornug, Trout flies???? You think I would go through that much trouble to neatly organize trout flies I don't want to take credit for this batch this is what I call my "Hubbard Box" which is some of the flies that he has sent me over the months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2004 QUOTE (SmallieHunter @ Jun 10 2004, 01:57 PM) Dornug, Trout flies???? You think I would go through that much trouble to neatly organize trout flies I wouldn't either. Trout flies are for fishing, Bass flies are for storage. This bass smack talk is kinda fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2004 QUOTE (SmallieHunter @ Jun 10 2004, 01:57 PM) I don't want to take credit for this batch this is what I call my "Hubbard Box" which is some of the flies that he has sent me over the months. That would explain the colors...LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Desjardins 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 The same system works well for mailing flys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artimus 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 Not to change the subject....but on the same wave length. I use floss storage boxes for my TROUT flies. they are like $3.00 at a craft store and hold over a dozen varieties. I have like a dozen of them for different types(dries, nymphs etc). It makes setting up for the river eaiser as then all that I have to do is pull what every box(es) I need for that day. Art Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2004 I think Will took it too seriously when somebody said the bugs were "popping" off the water! He gets a bit confused at times! Actually that idea may come in handy when transporting hex's from bench to camp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 16, 2004 fishinlk, At least I don't need any floantant to keep them things riding high in the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2004 Thats true will.....hell could probaly use one of them big o'l bastards to save you from drowning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
