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Old 27-10-2011, 06:30 PM
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what box do you use to keep your dry flies.

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Old 27-10-2011, 07:10 PM
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I use the 10 compartment alu fly box, PlatinumTackle. Cheap as chips 5 1/2 quid. Really good quality, used them for a while now. The pic isn't the best, they are in fact bright alloy wheatley style.

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Old 27-10-2011, 07:31 PM
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I use the 10 compartment alu fly box, PlatinumTackle. Cheap as chips 5 1/2 quid. Really good quality, used them for a while now. The pic isn't the best, they are in fact bright alloy wheatley style.

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Reminds me of the vw advert, doors sound just like a vw, my opinion, cannot
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Old 27-10-2011, 07:39 PM
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I like the large C&F one with slots one side for the nymphs and compartments the other side for the dries. No more crushed posts
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Old 27-10-2011, 07:49 PM
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I like the large C&F one with slots one side for the nymphs and compartments the other side for the dries. No more crushed posts
I like those as well Tim, but the smaller ones.
I have magnetic strip in the dry compartments works a treat.
I also use the clear plastic boxes with just compartments one side and a flat lid, couple of quid each, but they are my go to boxes now.
David's boxes at Platinum Tackle are, as Chris said, fantastic VFM
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Old 27-10-2011, 08:12 PM
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Great tip about the magnetic strip Steven. That could well save 'not the steadiest wader in the world' a few flies, many thanks
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Old 27-10-2011, 08:22 PM
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Great tip about the magnetic strip Steven. That could well save 'not the steadiest wader in the world' a few flies, many thanks
This stuff Tim, cheap as chips and has a dozen uses, also stops the flies blowing away in the wind.
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Old 27-10-2011, 08:24 PM
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Reminds me of the vw advert, doors sound just like a vw, my opinion, cannot
beat wheatley dry fly boxes best ever, you get what you pay for.
I think I have owned every design of wheatley box made. And I've sold them all as well! I found the box flip up lids flimsy and after a while ill fitting (talking of doors). The platinum tackle ones are honestly far sturdier. Take a look at the Orvis alloy box with the fish design...the Orvis one is anodised and there the difference stops .

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Old 27-10-2011, 08:33 PM
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This stuff Tim, cheap as chips and has a dozen uses, also stops the flies blowing away in the wind.
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

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Crikey, that is cheap. Will order some as soon as I get back home. Thanks Mr.T

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Old 27-10-2011, 08:40 PM
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Just bought some Thanks for the link Steven.

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