"Scott Seidman" wrote in message
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Dave LaCourse wrote in
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As jeff miller and others know, I tend to get wet when I fly fish. I
take chances when I shouldn't and often get my fly boxes immersed.
This means I have to dry them out, and even then, some of the flies
rust. I don'[t mind getting wet, but it kills me when my flies do.

I have used Wheatley boxes in the past, as well as C&F and those cheap
foam boxes with the lids held together with 2 magnets. Everything I
have lets water in. However, I now see advertised the SA waterproof
fly box system. It has a rubber gasket which seals water out. They
could call if the Frank Reid Model, but I don't see Frank's name
mentioned in the ad. They are the right size and have inserts for
nymphs, dries, and streamers. Also available is a lightweight foam
insert storage suitcase which seems like a handy way to organize those
flies which you are not using.

Question: Has anyone tried this system, and if so, how is it?

What fly boxes *do* you use?

Dave





Haven't used the SA boxes, but *some* of the C&F boxes are waterproof and
gasketed. I think they're a bit bulky, and certainly pricey, but OK. I
like the slit foam.



Just be absolutely damn sure your flies are dry before you put them in the
box! One thing I like about my boxes is that they dry out. Sometimes I open
them in the rain, or have to put away some damp flies, and I don't worry
about them rotting inside the case.

I think it would be clever to toss in one of those little dessicant packets
if you got a waterproof box.

--riverman