I don't know if this helps or not, but I got tired of the same problem. My vest was getting to the point where I needed a wheelbarrow or a handtruck to carry it around.
For a flybox, I started using a plastic compartmentalized box I got from Sportco for about 3 bucks. It is three squares by four (I think) and you can fit at least a dozen flies in each 1in. by 1in. compartment unless you are using large streamers. Two of those is plenty for me, because I sometimes cram similar flies into the same compartment instead of giving them their own. Also, it doesn't warp the hackle on dries, since they are loose in the compartments. I shove both of those down the front of my waders. Add a lanyard for the knickknacks like tippet, nippers, lead shot, floatant, and for bad days, tnt and bricks (kidding), then clip forceps to some loose piece of clothing, and you are good to go. A couple of extra leaders and a pocket knife can also go in your pocket. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard D Zieger OD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 3:17 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Chest Packs, Minimalizing, Etc > I have the same problem. I have four more flyboxes that cannot find there > way into my vest. > > Never know when I am going to need that other pattern. > > I also carry about 10 of the patterns I use also. So I am ready to appease > the tree, rock, snag, fence, ect gods that require so much of me. > > With many of may paterns insize 6 & 8 that means about 4 patterns per box > and with so many patterns alot of boxes. > > I am probably of no help to you but there is a nother person wondering what > to do. > > Rick > >
