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    Default Identifying fly boxes...

    I mainly use c&f microslit boxes but they are all the same color(beside waterproof models) , i was wondering what people do to label there boxes. Has anyone dyed there boxes a different color? What other ideas can i use to easily ID the boxes.

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    I use a Brother P-Touch label maker, and mark them so I can see the label without removing the box from my vest.

    Also used it to label all my tying stuff, so I can tell at a glance what I'm reaching for.

    While you're labeling, the TU address labels make a great way to put your name and address on your fly boxes. I put one inside, and one outside, just to be safe.

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    Ditto on the P-Touch. Greatest tool made. I also use it for the name & address on the outside since it's fairly waterproof. I also use it to label all my hook containers, fly tying materials, etc. Sure makes it easy to find stuff.

    TxEngr

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    Part of the charm of flyfishing is going through the 143 boxes I carry with me, looking for a single fly. I use clear plano boxes, so I can see what is in them.

    If you keep certain boxes in certain pockets, and NEVER change that, you will soon know where to reach for certain flies.

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    sharpies work

    Last edited by Normand; 06-14-2009 at 12:17 PM.

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    Put a dot of nail polish near the latch. Different color for different fly types.
    It only takes about 3 or 4 trips to get used to the system.

    Kirk

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars View Post
    Put a dot of nail polish near the latch. Different color for different fly types.
    It only takes about 3 or 4 trips to get used to the system.

    Kirk
    if you remember what color dot went with what was in the box

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    Normand that's a riot...lol
    Keep it simple, and "always put everything back in the same place" is the system I "TRY" to incorporate into my fishing, but I sometimes still find myself feeling like Normand's cartoon...
    "Because by the Grace of God I can, be on a beautiful mountain stream with a friend , have the water boil from a 12" Native Brookie taking a self tyed dry,and feel it on the end of my cane... It don't get no better than that..."

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