Frogfish 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroutbum2 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inconnu 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 I agree the VCR boxes are pretty hard to beat for large deerhair flies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macsflytying 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 I use vcr boxes they work great for me or a box with removable spacers you can get them at wal-mart. Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longears 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2007 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. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
