FeatherFly wrote:
Hey guys I was watching tv today and I saw one of my dvd cases sitting on the shelf and made me think. The case is large, thin, and it snaps close. I think you could make a fly box out of a dvd case or video game case. I don't have any foam or I would do it but I thought I would throw the idea out here. You could even make your favorite movie into a fly box
. If anyone tries it please post pictures!
Thanks, Blake
Out of the box thinking (pun intended)... I like it.
I tried the CD fly box... I didn't like it.
As mentioned, proportions are off. Too thin, square, etc.
Ditto for vidgame cases.
The old plastic VHS boxes have promise, although I think they're a bit bulkier than needs be for wading. From a boat, they're an acceptable and frugal option.
But I walk the bank a lot, so my solution is the ubiquitous eyeglass case. You probably have a few laying around the house, right now. If not, they're a dollar at - wait for it - the Dollar Store.
Not too big, not too small and somewhat ergo-designed for ease of stowage. They are tall enough for lots of small flies or enough of the big ones. Some are plastic, others steel or aluminum. I prefer the latter.
Give them a try. Line with foam or magnets - or both. You'll like them, and you can't beat the cost.