How do you guys ship bulky flies such as dahlberg-divers so that the deer hair isn't flattened?
Is there any cheap and economical way?
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Shipping ideas?
Started by Frogfish, Feb 16 2007 09:18 PM
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Posted 16 February 2007 - 09:18 PM
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Posted 16 February 2007 - 11:18 PM
empty VCR tape boxes, with a sheet of foam glued in to hold the flys. Sometimes you can find them real cheap at dollar stores
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Posted 17 February 2007 - 06:28 AM
depends on how many you're shipping. When I send flies for swaps
(12 +/- flies) I use an Altoids tin, just putting them in loose. Haven't had a problem with crushed hackle or the like, and the tin fits nicely in a size #0 (6"x9") bubble mailer.
(12 +/- flies) I use an Altoids tin, just putting them in loose. Haven't had a problem with crushed hackle or the like, and the tin fits nicely in a size #0 (6"x9") bubble mailer.
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Posted 17 February 2007 - 01:40 PM
Ive used empty 1 doz golf ball boxes for deerhair fly swaps with good results. They are sturdy enough to resist crushing and aint too heavy.
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Posted 20 February 2007 - 03:33 PM
I agree the VCR boxes are pretty hard to beat for large deerhair flies. 
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Posted 09 March 2007 - 06:28 PM
I use vcr boxes they work great for me or a box with removable spacers you can get them at wal-mart.
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Posted 31 March 2007 - 12:36 AM
You can normally pick thos VCR boxes up at your neighborhood Video rental outfit for free. They usually just give them away. I collected many over the years for sending swap fly's out.
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