OK, we're off and running.

If you were outfitting a fly box for a newbie what would you put in
it? Of course, a lot depends on the target fish and the location, but
in general I'm trying to get a general sense of distributions between
sizes and types. Some of the key parameters:
--how many flies? Dozens and dozens, or maybe just 10-15 to start?
--what distribution of types? a lot of variety, or keep it focused on
the old stand-bys?
--what distribution of sizes? again, a lot of variety with few flies
in each size, or a lot of one size?

In an overindulged world, the answer might be "4 stocked boxes with 8
different sizes of 25 different styles, all with multiple repeats",
but being buried in flies is a bit constrictive.


I'm leaning toward having boxes with about 20 flies in them,
distributed over 4 or 5 types, with maybe 2 of each size. For example;
2 each #16 EHC
2 each #14 EHC
2 each #10 WB (Black)
2 each #12 WB (Black)
2 each #16 Copper John (bronze)
2 each #14 Copper John (bronze)

etc.
But immediately, I start thinking "What about Olive WB? Or Red Copper
Johns? Or other sizes....or more of this size in case its
working...."

Suggestions on a basic starter fly box?

--riverman