Fly Box Recommendations

On Tue, 31 May 2005 19:14:54 -0400, Mu Young Lee
wrote:

I like the C&F swingleaf design if maximum carrying capacity is important.

Mu

How well does the C&F micro slit foam withstand the removal and
insertion of hooks? Also with the expense and time invested in flies
the occasional dunkying during spring runoff might seem to warrant a
waterproof case, any thoughts or concerns you might have with respect
to that?



On Tue, 31 May 2005, it was written:

I need more space for flies and would like to hear what anyone thinks
would be the better choice choice in a fly box.

I've looked at the following boxes, but can't decide which one is
right. Flies are nymph and dries for trout, 14 - 18 mostly with a few
larger flies for Stones 8 - 10.

Scientific Anglers X System

CF Design 1506, 1506F, and 3588

TIA for your help.


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Luke Warmwater wrote:

On Tue, 31 May 2005 19:14:54 -0400, Mu Young Lee
wrote:


I like the C&F swingleaf design if maximum carrying capacity is important.

Mu


How well does the C&F micro slit foam withstand the removal and
insertion of hooks? Also with the expense and time invested in flies
the occasional dunkying during spring runoff might seem to warrant a
waterproof case, any thoughts or concerns you might have with respect
to that?

Ditto what Mu said. Also, in regards to the durability of the foam. No
problemo. I've been using the C&F boxes for close to 3 years, and
haven't had any problems with the slits not holding. A waterproof box
will help, and probably float too. They are a lot heavier though.

brians

On Wed, 1 Jun 2005, it was written:

How well does the C&F micro slit foam withstand the removal and
insertion of hooks?

Much better than ordinary fly foam which tends to get ratty rather
quickly. I recently replaced the foam in my Fly Trap with some C&F slit
foam.

Also with the expense and time invested in flies the occasional dunkying
during spring runoff might seem to warrant a waterproof case, any
thoughts or concerns you might have with respect to that?

The swingleaf version of the C&F box holds twice as much as a typical box.
I use a Filson's chest pack when fishing. Although it's cotton, the
fabric is tightly woven and even when I get dunked very little water gets
in. If I get really soaked, I've got more things to worry about than
rusty flies.

Mu