#753826 - 04/15/12 01:56 PM
Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Loc: AK
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Anyone checked em out yet? I need a new system for spey flies, streamers, and such. I like the slotted foam setup and have used the C&F Designs boxes for years for nymphs and dries, but their largest version is still a bit small for bigger leeches, etc. Came across these boxes a few days back and am thinking of picking up a handful. http://flyboxevolution.com/flybox/streamers.php#/img/streamer/streamer_nobg.png
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#753832 - 04/15/12 02:28 PM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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Ranger Danger
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Waterproof is a key element for me. I often carry quite a few boxes at a time in various locations and I am too lazy to make sure they all stay dry.
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#753842 - 04/15/12 04:02 PM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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Fry
Registered: 05/17/11
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The only thing I've really found that I like is a plano box for spey flies. I know that sounds crazy - but I really only use about 5 different flies.... ok maybe 8. I just put them in the container slots. I've also been using a lot of tube patters that fit nicely in the plano containers as well. Something like this but without the smaller compartments. http://www.marinegeneral.com/images/productimages/plano-3449-87.jpg
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#753844 - 04/15/12 04:20 PM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
[Re: menelaus22]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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I have tried that type of storage as well, in addition to the non-waterproof issue, the material on each fly get compressed and contorted after a while when you have quite a few stacked on top of each other.
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#753997 - 04/16/12 04:57 PM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Loc: AK
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Hmm, I haven't come across that one. I will give it a look. Ordered 3 of the UPG's, one "Flats" and two "Streamer."
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#754011 - 04/16/12 06:01 PM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
[Re: ColeyG]
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King of the Beach
Registered: 12/11/02
Posts: 5213
Loc: Carkeek Park
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Coley, Those boxes look really nice. I'll have to check them out next time I'm at the flyshop. I saw this on another board and thought it was a pretty good idea for making a inexpensive waterproof box. http://www.stripersonline.com/t/798081/diy-water-proof-fly-box-on-the-cheepI made one last weekend out of a non-waterproof box for some bass bugs I had. The box didn't have any dividers so no need for the dremel. No thing of beauty, but quick, easy and functional. Total cost around $5.00.
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#754022 - 04/16/12 06:35 PM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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King of the Beach
Registered: 12/11/02
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You got some good bass water over there in Quilbilly country KK. When a big old bucketmouth inhales you topwater, it is time to celebrate by downing another Buck beer. OK, I'll admit it. I do enjoy fishing for Bass a few times each year. 
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#754110 - 04/17/12 01:27 AM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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Skytucky Redneck
Registered: 03/17/07
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I picked it up from Pacific fly fishers in mill krik
KK, you up grading in the world? From goats to to your sissy? Good sh!t broham! Next time we meet on da river the cigars on me! Congrats!!! Did you divorce the goat?
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#754281 - 04/17/12 06:49 PM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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Spawner
Registered: 01/16/12
Posts: 502
Loc: Washington
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I picked it up from Pacific fly fishers in mill krik Never even knew that place was there......Just checked out the web site, looks pretty legit. I will go take a look. You remember what the price was? Thanks
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#754458 - 04/18/12 11:07 AM
Re: Umpqua Pro Guide Fly Boxes
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The Golden Boy
Registered: 12/12/04
Posts: 1483
Loc: wa/ak
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Waterproof is a key element for me. I often carry quite a few boxes at a time in various locations and I am too lazy to make sure they all stay dry. I still like the large (Tarpon I think) sized C and F for big intruders and leeches. I carry my big saltwater stuff in them, and they handle 4-6'' patterns nicely, right now it has dozens of Herring patterns (Psychadelic Herring) and a bunch of other large Saltwater problem. for ounce your estranged grandpa KK has it right  CnF are the shizzle as far as boxes are concerned!
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