I love fly boxes. Maybe it's because I appreciate organization. Maybe it's because I like a spot for what I create at my vice. I could go on, but you probably get the idea. What I DON'T like are the outlandish prices you can pay for fly boxes. Don't get me wrong, some of them are worth the price. On the other hand, if I can make my own, I will probably appreciate it more and save some money at the same time. I dig both of those ideas.
Streamer fly boxes start off at about $20 but go up to a lot more. When I ran across a box at 5 Below awhile back that almost had the exact same profile and size as some streamer boxes, I bought 3. They sat around for a few months but I finally got around to making them functional. I bought a large sheet of 5 mm foam as well as some super glue. I cut the sheets to the correct shape and size, glued them down, and then cut some grooves into the foam with a razor. The grooves hold the flies in place with tension and add to the longevity of the box.
I bet I have $10 invested into each box and I really dig them. Once I threw a few stickers on them to cover up the fact you can see the glue through the clear plastic, I like them even more. Below, I have included a photographic tutorial in case you want to try to tackle a similar project. They aren't pretty, but they are inexpensive and useful! Kind of like me!
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