Fly Boxes -- Advice?

I'm thinking of replacing the foam cheapies I'm currently using.

Wondering which types/brands you guys use, and why.

I've been thinking of something similar to a small Plano box with a bunch of
compartments. Keep a bunch of different flies together in one spot and that
sort of thing. The only downside to this (that I can see, anyway) is that if
you tip it over or drop it, you're in for a really bad day.

I'm pretty sure I like my current general organization -- one medium (3" x
5" (??)) box for mays, one for caddis and stone patterns, one for
streamers/nymphs, and one for bigger flies/whatever I pick up at the shop
before hitting the river. I am of course open to suggestions on this aspect,
also.

I'd like to keep the cost reasonable (mebbe 100-150 max for the whole set),
but if something costs a little more, not a major issue.

Muchas gracias,
Dan
Who had a great time troutin' during the salmon run on the PM last weekend.

On Wed, 21 Sep 2005, Daniel-San wrote:

I'm thinking of replacing the foam cheapies I'm currently using.

Wondering which types/brands you guys use, and why.

C&F swingleaf. Holds about 1000 midges and small nymphs.
C&F regular. Doesn't crush hackles on dry flies.

Both are lightweight.

Orvis/Cortland Nubby Tack plastic box for streamers
C&F microslit is not good for holding all but the smallest streamers.
Also not good for holding weighted streamers like clousers.

Otterbox waterproof compartment box for small sal****er bugs
Otterbox waterproof Nubby Tack box for sal****er sreamers

Mu

On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 21:04:28 GMT, "Daniel-San"
wrote:

I'm thinking of replacing the foam cheapies I'm currently using.

Wondering which types/brands you guys use, and why.



Perrine 66 aluminum fly boxes. Holds about 60 flies on six sets of
clips with wire rings inside. Holds up nice and lasts a long time.
Can get a little congested with the flies on each row, but fit in the
vest or shirt pocket right nice.

And they float so good.
"Allyn Vaughn" wrote in message
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On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 21:04:28 GMT, "Daniel-San"
wrote:

I'm thinking of replacing the foam cheapies I'm currently using.

Wondering which types/brands you guys use, and why.



Perrine 66 aluminum fly boxes. Holds about 60 flies on six sets of
clips with wire rings inside. Holds up nice and lasts a long time.
Can get a little congested with the flies on each row, but fit in the
vest or shirt pocket right nice.

Allyn,

Send me your snail mail address and I'll send you a brand new Perrine
box that I "won" at a ROFF raffle. You're the first person I'm aware
of that really likes those boxes. When you see a Perrine box it's
usually filled with rusty old flies from 30 years ago.

Seriously, I'd be happy to send it to you and it might even have a few
(new) flies in it when it arrives!

bruce h

Allyn Vaughn wrote in
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Perrine 66 aluminum fly boxes. Holds about 60 flies on six sets of
clips with wire rings inside. Holds up nice and lasts a long time.
Can get a little congested with the flies on each row, but fit in the
vest or shirt pocket right nice.




I've never heard of anyone else finding these boxes anywhere near useful.
I avoid them like the plague.

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Scott
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On 23 Sep 2005 12:45:25 GMT, Scott Seidman
wrote:

Allyn Vaughn wrote in
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Perrine 66 aluminum fly boxes. Holds about 60 flies on six sets of
clips with wire rings inside. Holds up nice and lasts a long time.
Can get a little congested with the flies on each row, but fit in the
vest or shirt pocket right nice.




I've never heard of anyone else finding these boxes anywhere near useful.
I avoid them like the plague.


I'm curious as to why you dont like them. I think the 66 version
works great. The 60 (with the individual clips) is a pain but the 66
with the rows holds my flies nice.

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Allyn Vaughn wrote:

On 23 Sep 2005 12:45:25 GMT, Scott Seidman
wrote:

Allyn Vaughn wrote in
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Perrine 66 aluminum fly boxes. Holds about 60 flies on six sets of
clips with wire rings inside. Holds up nice and lasts a long time.
Can get a little congested with the flies on each row, but fit in the
vest or shirt pocket right nice.




I've never heard of anyone else finding these boxes anywhere near useful.
I avoid them like the plague.


I'm curious as to why you dont like them. I think the 66 version
works great. The 60 (with the individual clips) is a pain but the 66
with the rows holds my flies nice.



Scientific anglers system x boxes are very badass.

--
Somewhere in Texas a village is missing their Idiot.

Allyn Vaughn wrote in
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I'm curious as to why you dont like them. I think the 66 version
works great. The 60 (with the individual clips) is a pain but the 66
with the rows holds my flies nice.




I believe they hold water far too well, promoting rust. I always felt that
is was far too difficult to remove flies with barbs, and they're useless
below about a size 12 or 14, which are about the biggest dry flies that I
have any use for around here. They're also relatively heavy.

Couple that with the fact that I like comparmented boxes (and yes, there
are cheap plastic ones without spring loaded tops for about $12) that don't
crush hackles for dry flies, and very low profile slit foam boxes for
nymphs.

I guess the only advantages I find that the 66 has over your average, run
of the mill, riffle foam box is it might hold barbless hooks more securely,
but there are alot of negatives.

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Scott
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On 26 Sep 2005 12:46:31 GMT, Scott Seidman
wrote:

Allyn Vaughn wrote in
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I'm curious as to why you dont like them. I think the 66 version
works great. The 60 (with the individual clips) is a pain but the 66
with the rows holds my flies nice.




I believe they hold water far too well, promoting rust. I always felt that
is was far too difficult to remove flies with barbs, and they're useless
below about a size 12 or 14, which are about the biggest dry flies that I
have any use for around here. They're also relatively heavy.

Couple that with the fact that I like comparmented boxes (and yes, there
are cheap plastic ones without spring loaded tops for about $12) that don't
crush hackles for dry flies, and very low profile slit foam boxes for
nymphs.

I guess the only advantages I find that the 66 has over your average, run
of the mill, riffle foam box is it might hold barbless hooks more securely,
but there are alot of negatives.

Good input. I seem to fish primarily with 12 and 14's with an
occasional 16 or 18 and can relate to your comment on holding thewse
size flies. I have not had much problem with them hodling water and
causing rust, but maybe I fish to shallow of water g. I find the
box suitable for my shirt or vest pocket so not very much a problem
with size and have not noticed the weight.

Thanks for the feedback.

Allyn