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JeffSod

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07/30/08 17:21:52

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Just curious what others utilize for storing big bass flies with weed guards? I had picked up a box at an Orvis tent sale around the fourth of July with foam slots but to insert the fly the guard gets pushed off to the side. Seems to take on a memory of that angle after a while and it got me wondering what others use to store bass flies with weed guards. I guess the cheapest way is to use plano type boxes. For my smaller flies I have been using the System fly boxes by 3M because I like the see thru cases.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product_choice.asp?pf_id=24L0&dir_id=758&group_id=15072&cat_id=5135&subcat_id=6030

Last Edited By: JeffSod 07/30/08 17:33:07. Edited 2 times.

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spinzo

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07/30/08 17:45:56

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I have the Plano-style boxes that slide into my tackle bag, which I tote along when I'm in the canoe. If I'm in the belly boat, I just toss a selection of flies loose in my chest pack. I think the Plano-style boxes are the only real option when dealing with big flies with mono weed guards.

Mike

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Tom McNally

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08/02/08 14:12:39

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In the late sixties outdoor writer Tom McNally, designed a beautiful fly/bug box made by Plano. Unfortunately it was the wrong time but I think with the times we are in now it would sell. You could store a spare reel, 12 tippet spools, poppers, big flies etc. AJ

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JeffSod

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08/02/08 17:36:20

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Wow, nice vintage piece of fly fishing memorabilia B52!

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Cornmuse

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08/03/08 04:37:13

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That is a seriously cool fly box - thanks for sharing! I wish something like that were still available, I can see how convenient it would be for the tube or canoe-bound bass fisher.

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OLD YANKEE

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08/06/08 14:28:41

Hello
You can purchase a box very similar from Plano .
I have one I have used for years and as far as I know they still make them if not you see them on eBay all the time.
They call it the Magnum .
Mine is crammed full of deer hair bass bugs, poppers and such along with my fly rod lures.

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Wee Hooker

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08/06/08 18:50:20

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FWIW, I've converted from conventional style fly box's for my hair bug fishing . They tend to put a set in the weedguard and or cramp the bugs. For the last 10 years or so my favorite "bugging bag" has been a Flambeau soft sided tackle "system" bag with multiple external pockets and a main compartment that will hold several 11x7"x2 (a la Plano 3600) plastic box's. I have one plastic box for topwater and one for subsurface. This leaves plenty of room the the bag for leaders, plyers, bug floatant, bug repelant, spare spool and even a beverage or two. Works great for me. Grab one bag and I'm done. The plastic box's are cheapa nd don't crowd my bugs either. The only mods I make is to: a) add a lambs wool drying patch to the outside for retireing of wet bugs and b) drill a few holes in the plastic box's so that any damp bugs that get stowed can dry without rusting.. As a side benny, the new Flambeau containers come with Z-rust inserts that reduce rusting as well.

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Gerbubble Bug

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08/11/08 08:01:29

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For my money the Orvis large adjustable, clear plastic boxes are the best. A bit pricey, they last forever and organize your flies nicely. I also like the Dewitt large boxes - unfortunately you can fill them with so many flies you can't see many of them. For simplicity the Plano boxes are good but I've never found the perfect one.
Tom

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JeffSod

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08/11/08 12:51:32

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Tom are these the Orvis boxes that you were referring to?

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waynebh.fiberglassflyro...

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08/13/08 05:40:20

Hi All;

My favorite for Bass Bug flies with or without weedgaurds is the Plano model 5 -21, available from Wally world for about $2.50.

I also use this box for Bass sized fly swaps.

Waynebh

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Gerbubble Bug

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08/13/08 17:17:49

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JeffSod:
Those are the ones.
Tom

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JeffSod

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08/14/08 04:53:26

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Thanks Tom and all who took the time to add input on my inquiry! I really appreciate it.

When I started putting some bugs in the slotted foam box I knew it wasn't a good idea and wasn't satisfied that was the way to go. Most of the bug fishing I will be doing is from either my alumnium canoe or a friends aluminum rowboat. So as intriguing as the Plano Magnum type hard cases are they can make a lot of noise moving them around.

Weehookers idea of a Flambeau type soft case is probably a better choice. Currently I have an inexpensive soft sided cooler bag that I am using with a hodge podge of boxes thrown inside. I hope to get several uniform boxes for just the big LMB flies and organize them a bit. For bulk home storage the plano type utilities are surely the way to go but I might try some of the nicer Orvis boxes for on the water usage since it will be easier to see whats inside.

Got out on the water for a while last night and picked up a couple of small bass and a pickerel on deer hair bugs. Water levels are down but the recent rain seems to have the fish refreshed and eating. Worked a new area and was too focused on learning the terrain to take pics. Maybe next time...

Last Edited By: JeffSod 08/14/08 12:53:26. Edited 1 time.

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BigJim

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11/16/08 16:26:01

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I've been using a Plano 3870-00 Connectable Satchel™ Stowaway®, which is in their Stowaway Prolatch Series.

They sell it as a tool kit box, but they make a smaller version for tackle. Two of them can be connected together if you need more space.

With the dividers you can make from 5 to 22 compartments, and over all it measures 15x11.25x2.25

It's a big box, so you can carry a lot of bass flies in it, not just bugs. It's a good box for boat fishing, but not as good for shore fishing because of it's size.
I like it because of the handle which makes it very portable, and it's size.

I use several of their regular boxes for storing flies & lures, but they're not a portable.

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pearow

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11/18/08 16:18:32

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I've fought the fly box problem for years; never coming to anything that resembles perfection; I've come to the conclusion that disorganization is organization, and I'm more content about the whole thing. I have too many different kinds of fishing; boat, kayak, kick boat, wading, etc. each ha different requirements, so I stay confused; I am gonna try the "crank and wind" soft sided worm sachels. I use the little coolers just like jeffsod, but i can never find anything in them. I believe there is no good answer-p-

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JeffSod

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11/18/08 19:05:11

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I was looking for ideas for bass bug storage and for now have settled on using the suggested Orvis boxes in a soft sided cooler bag for use in the canoe and my friends jon boat. I like the Orvis boxes they are nice but if budget was a concern then plano boxes would be the cheaper way to go for sure.

Last Edited By: JeffSod 11/18/08 19:07:28. Edited 1 time.

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gillbuster

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11/19/08 18:39:49

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Like Jeff and Pearow... I have several different type of fly storage boxes, no one is perfect for every occasion... Like my wife has shoes I have fly rods and fly tackle boxes. I purchase many of my fly cases from Bears Den

These are easy to store, carry, and hold a good number of flies
John

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JeffSod

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04/22/10 07:26:15

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Update-

Reassessing the bass bug situation this spring and have to say I am very happy with the choice of the larger Orvis boxes. The only downside is they aren't as convenient for wading or packing light in a float tube. One alternative I am going to try though I know it is not ideal for weed guarded flies is this offering from Feather-craft that is reasonably priced at $14.95. Seems like a nice box for large flies-

http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?store=feacraft&action=display&target=HG024

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JeffSod

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04/23/10 11:08:03

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Here is another I came across that has promise for a pocket bass bug box for traveling light. You could have four bass bugs (after removing the dividers) plus some streamers in this one. Might just have to order one of these to test out-

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JeffSod

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04/27/10 08:33:05

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Ok, ordered the Flambeau hybrid box #4916C12 from Mosquito Creek in Fl. Wow those guys have some serious service. The box arrived in two days. Never had ordered from them previously but have to say the service was excellent! I will be putting together a little flybox review so watch the forum if you are interested. This particular box turned out to be too slender for real bass bugs. Would be fine for smaller bass bugs but not enough depth for your normal sized bass bugs. What this box looks like it would be perfect for is Panfish. It will hold a wide variety of panfish flies and is slender enough to carry in an oversized flybox pocket or waders. Photos and more to follow...

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