Favourite Fly Box

Dr.Shortington · #1 01-25-2017, 04:53 PM

As you all know fly boxes can be $$$......Just wondering what some of you favourites are and where to buy them. My collection is stacking up and an I need to sort this mess out. Thanks!

millsboy79 · #2 01-25-2017, 05:46 PM

My favorite one is a Amundson that I got from Army and Navy.

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Dr.Shortington · #3 01-26-2017, 10:46 AM

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My favorite one is a Amundson that I got from Army and Navy.

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Pretty reasonable pricing for the size!

I totally forgot about army and navy. Thanks!

Jason.seaward · #4 01-26-2017, 12:15 PM

My next one will be ordered from China through eBay with free shipping. It's typically the ones that other companies use, they just print their logos on it. I have a Amundsen which I like, but can get it for over half the price off without the logo from China.

Chief16 · #5 01-26-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason.seaward

My next one will be ordered from China through eBay with free shipping. It's typically the ones that other companies use, they just print their logos on it. I have a Amundsen which I like, but can get it for over half the price off without the logo from China.

The AliExpress app is very good as well, I've gotten some boxes off there and no complaints.

Jason.seaward · #6 01-26-2017, 01:23 PM

How are the prices through the Aliexpress app? Cheap as well?

wildbill · #7 01-26-2017, 01:55 PM

I make my own out out of old cigarette tins, trace craft foam to the size of the tin then spray glue the foam inside the tin on both sides (one side actually acts like a gasket) I like the ones I make better than any sold they will fit in my jeans pocket as well the foam can be substituted for adhesive magnet which works almost equally as well. Obviously the monster pike flies don't fit as well just get a bigger tin or wood box. One last thing they are probably less than a dollar to make.

ReconWilly · #8 01-26-2017, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wildbill

I make my own out out of old cigarette tins, trace craft foam to the size of the tin then spray glue the foam inside the tin on both sides (one side actually acts like a gasket) I like the ones I make better than any sold they will fit in my jeans pocket as well the foam can be substituted for adhesive magnet which works almost equally as well. Obviously the monster pike flies don't fit as well just get a bigger tin or wood box. One last thing they are probably less than a dollar to make.

I love custom gear...you have given me some cool ideas...thanks.

Any pictures of your handy work that you care to share?

mihai.bunda · #9 01-26-2017, 02:23 PM

Wish.com is the same as Ali Express. The bad thing about Ali Express is that it takes two months to get here

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wildbill · #10 01-26-2017, 02:40 PM

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I love custom gear...you have given me some cool ideas...thanks.

Any pictures of your handy work that you care to share?

When I get home I'll get the warden (wife) to post (I don't have the patience)

cranky · #11 01-26-2017, 02:43 PM

I do the same as wildbill except i use Altoids tin. I line it with magnet sheet stuff you can get from Micheals cut up to fit. Fits in shirt pockets nicely. Easily my favourite setup for carrying flies.
Oh and i keep my tiny Panther Martin spinners in one too for spin fishing.

Chief16 · #12 01-26-2017, 03:06 PM

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Wish.com is the same as Ali Express. The bad thing about Ali Express is that it takes two months to get here

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Ya the shipping definitely can be iffy. Lots of times they never come either.

ReconWilly · #13 01-26-2017, 03:24 PM

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Ya the shipping definitely can be iffy. Lots of times they never come either.

How many times does a company get another chance when they don't ship the order you placed?

Chief16 · #14 01-26-2017, 09:35 PM

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How many times does a company get another chance when they don't ship the order you placed?

It's expected that it may not come. Price you pay for getting things 75% off relative to here. Always refund the money though.

commieboy · #15 01-26-2017, 10:07 PM

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It's expected that it may not come. Price you pay for getting things 75% off relative to here. Always refund the money though.

Yup. you always get your money back. Plus AliExpress isn't the company shipping the product. They are a negotiant between you and the company you are dealing with. They're the Chinese version of Amazon.

ReconWilly · #16 01-26-2017, 10:15 PM

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Yup. you always get your money back. Plus AliExpress isn't the company shipping the product. They are a negotiant between you and the company you are dealing with. They're the Chinese version of Amazon.

Wow you guys are crazy!

I couldn't do business even of a personal nature like that...

jgib01 · #17 01-27-2017, 10:50 AM

This one from reelflies is one of my faves right now. I can fit a good selection of dries and nymphs in it, so am switching to other boxes less frequently during an outing. Used it for the tail end of last year, and seems to be holding up well.

Chief16 · #18 01-27-2017, 10:19 PM

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Wow you guys are crazy!

I couldn't do business even of a personal nature like that...

To each their own I guess, it doesn't bother me none.

Brandon5555 · #19 02-03-2017, 02:22 PM

I just 3d print mine, works pretty good

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