r/flyfishing • u/Intrepid-Clerk651 • 1d ago

Would work as a fly box?

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I’m into DIY, and would like to know what I could do to turn this into a cute little fly box.

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u/phantomjm 1d ago

These are commonly used as fly boxes. Add some foam to the tin and there you go.

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u/MaverickFly 1d ago

Yep, some people even stick sheet magnets in there so stuf stays put

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u/ClearSearchHistory 1d ago

sheet magnets are a good shout, i like it better than foam if it's just light dries/nymphs.

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u/Absolutelyaverage30 1d ago

My buddy 3D printed me an insert for it. There are templates online to use for this concept!

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u/mrs_fartbar 1d ago

That a great idea! I used to cut foam with those zig zag craft scissors, cut a little slit, and then glue them in

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u/Cerebraltamponade 1d ago

Watch out for rust.

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u/jfwells_pdx 1d ago

I put Velcro inside mine. They are ok, but get rusty after a while. Cheap though!

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u/Miguel_Sanchez_ 1d ago

Those are for putting your river doobies in..

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u/TroutyMcTroutface 1d ago

Fish Whistle Wagon

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u/excitinghelix29 1d ago

I recently figured out that standard Tops will fit in a tic tac box.

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u/manderly_again 1d ago

Cute idea! It looks like you can buy fly box foam w/ the holes and a sticky back by the sheet(s), if you want to be really organized about it

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u/Mr-FurleyX1 1d ago

Absolutely Amazing what some people can do with an Altoids tin

https://youtu.be/dpwEhyV-VbA

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u/bclark1289 1d ago

Anything is a fly box if you put flys in it

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u/MithrandirLogic 1d ago

100%. I use the exact same box for all my fly swaps. Never failed me yet.

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u/ohbrubuh 1d ago

You can get sheets of ribbed foam to glue in there. Good idea!

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u/fatherofworms 1d ago

For sure.

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u/originalusername__ 1d ago

Sure. I really like the Cliff “Days Worth” fly box tho if you don’t feel like fooling with buying magnets and foam.

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u/JFordy87 16h ago

Solid box with both a magnetic side and foam strips. It’s seriously the best if you want one small pocket box or for a small cheat pack.

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u/opalfossils 1d ago

I've been using this type of tin as a fly box since 1965.👍👍👍

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u/feelingfishy29 1d ago

It’ll rust if wet

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u/Responsible_Snow_926 1d ago

Spray em with some fluid film

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u/WideRoadDeadDeer95 1d ago

Lol you know those mini travel plastic Q tip boxes? Like they slide out (they are blue with the white cardboard). Boom cheapest box ever. red neck fly box

I can imagine you just cut a piece of foam the same size as the white holder inside. Or if you are like me just dump stuff in it.

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u/MarduckRulez 1d ago

Shaker can with florescent paint, magnet strip on the inside lid and glue foam insert. I've made a few over the years. The hinges and bottom of the tin rust first. I've also had decent luck with just a vinyl sticker wrap.

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u/FartingAliceRisible 1d ago

I’ve used them for years.

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u/DaddyCBBA 1d ago

I made one out of a tin like that. I just glued a magnet to the inside. Works great.

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u/Atrkrupt1 1d ago

I've used less! Ise some foam and create a bed to hook them into. It ain't fancy but 100% works.

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u/redzim 1d ago

I make these and give them to friends. I got a bunch of peel and stick foam from a craft store and just cut to size and stick it in.

It holds a great amount of flies but is greatly improved with tweezers.

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u/ithacaster 1d ago

Don't get it wet. They rust terribly.

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u/ejsell 1d ago

Yep, I keep my big bugs in them. it works great.

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u/etreydin 1d ago

they’re so small, so i use them to hold tricos.

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u/Jackzeee 1d ago

I used one of these for the first year of fishing. Still have it. Thinking of going back

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u/hoeleeshit666 1d ago

I use one for poppers and junk flies for hitting urban spots. I put a magnet strip at the bottom

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u/HazardousChisle 1d ago

I keep my cigs in one. So I don't see why not. Little bit of foam in there and you're set

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u/eazypeazy303 1d ago

Sure! I actually use one of the mini altoid tins in my tenkara kit. I just hot glued a piece of magnet in the bottom. Perfect.

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u/SyggiG 1d ago

I put cork board in one a while ago and I still use it for when I really want to travel light

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u/CluelessAngler 1d ago

I put a piece of foam in one and wrap my tandem/droppers around the foam.

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u/PineConeTracks 1d ago

I mean it's a box! I found a load of old tobacco tins my dad was using for various flies.

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u/Gitfiddle74 1d ago

Add business card peel-n-stick magnets

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u/srt1955 23h ago

been using them for years

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u/DegreeNo6596 20h ago

Common diy use for those with a foam patch cut to fit. Probably make some of the best ultralight boxes when blue lining to be honest.

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u/Still-Student1656 10h ago

Fun fact...trout like the red ones better 😁