Umpqua Magnum Midge Box

[lastchance]

Anybody own this box? Will it accept midges on both sides of the box? Even on the side with magnet pockets? I'm thinking I may be able to put all of my midges and small olives in this one box to reduce the number of boxes I carry.
Thanks

[planettrout]

Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ozvA1hcJs


PT/TB

[ScottP]

Magnum midge - kinda like jumbo shrimp
Nice box, by the way.

Regards,
Scott

[lastchance]

Magnum midge - kinda like jumbo shrimp
Nice box, by the way.

Regards,
Scott

I watched the review on YouTube Planettrout posted above. Does the side with the magnet compartment hold midge-size flies, too? It doesn't address that question in the video.

[bgreer]

Here is a video that shows some small flies being held in the side of the box that has the magnets....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsbX7RfNTkg

I hope this helps.

Brian

[lastchance]

Magnum midge - kinda like jumbo shrimp
Nice box, by the way.

Regards,
Scott

That is a great oxymoron.

[whatfly]

Heavy and over-priced. For midges, would recommend looking at those magnetic fly boxes, such as the ones from Angler's Image (http://www.wapsifly.net/anglers-imag...-hook-boxes-2/). They make similar low profile boxes with slit foam as well if you prefer (http://www.wapsifly.net/anglers-imag...n-fly-boxes-2/). The Umpqua boxes are an OK idea, but too heavy, I have a tendency to break hard plastic boxes, and they really want too much for what you get.

[Bruce Norikane]

Heavy and over-priced. For midges, would recommend looking at those magnetic fly boxes, such as the ones from Angler's Image (http://www.wapsifly.net/anglers-imag...-hook-boxes-2/). They make similar low profile boxes with slit foam as well if you prefer (http://www.wapsifly.net/anglers-imag...n-fly-boxes-2/). The Umpqua boxes are an OK idea, but too heavy, I have a tendency to break hard plastic boxes, and they really want too much for what you get.

Another vote for the Anglers Image thin fly boxes. They are only 1/2" thick and come in a 7.25" x 3.875" size and a 5" x 3.875" size. The Umqua Magnum Midge is 1.25L x 4.5W x 7.5H in. Two Anglers Image boxes are smaller than one Magnum and cost less. That said, the local guides love the Umqua boxes.

For midges and other tiny flies, I prefer the magnetic boxes. Much easier to dump a half dozen size 22 zebra midges into the proper bin than to find a slot for them and insert the tiny things. You can fit an almost unbelievable number of midges and mayflies nymphs in magnetic boxes. Finding them can be a whole different manner, but nothings perfect.

I sometimes wish that I was the type to organize my flies in neat rows. Much better to find the right pattern and size, and a quick glance tells you what flies to restock.

Sigh, I know I'll never keep my boxes that neat. I can organize them once, but after a few trips and tying sessions, they descend into chaos. Entropy in action.