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I fish and tie hair jigs, kiptail and Bucktails. Not just on the tail as some of you guys do on jigs. The whole jig is hair and when stored in a regular slot type box the tails get crunched and have a permanent curl to them.
I was thinking of maybe a fly fishermans type slotted fly Box but for streamers or saltwater type flys. But they are pretty pricy. Any suggestions?
Bass Pro has a very large selection of boxes to chose from. Even some of there slotted fly boxes are knock off's of the real pricier ones. If looking for cheap storage I use plastic bags made for such objects. I think they are either one or two inches wide by two to four inches long. I get mine at fishing flea markets and such. They cost a few penny's each. Yes they will smash the material down but you can steam them back as good as new and let set out to dry for a few minutes.
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Why not do a search on here about storage for jigs? We have had lots of discussions on here. So why not search and heck try using my name (skiptomylu) as the thread starter as I have shared my info here for sure with pictures and all.
Skip
I did.
I fish by foot and the boxes need to be small and fit in back pack or smaller size over the shoulder tackle bag. Don't need organization at home or the tying desk. Need it for storage while fishing.
I may try this but in a smaller version.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0jT1Sdn5QE
Get some really big straws that your jig head will fit in put a slice down the straw and slide them in with the eye up through the slit and then just put them in a box.
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Great idea fatman
I too am on foot and I bought a double sided fly box from Dicks that I have all my hair jigs in... It has worked great this year
I have about 6 or 8 hard plastic hinged double sided fly boxes that came from walmart a few years ago, they are about 4 by 7 inches with a stepped foam insert in each side, they are my favorite so far, but I am sure the more expensive ones would be better, just remember that a lot of those fly boxes won't firmly hold a jig and they fall out, the ones that hold them the best have stepped foam panels without slots etc.
Redear
Your right. I'm glad you said that about using the stepped foam instead of the slots. I hadn't thought of that.
Thank guys!
I think mine are clear plastic see thru and maybe plano brand, I used to get them at walmart but the price went up to about 9 bucks, but mine have lasted for years.
This hasn't been touched on yet, but if you are going to store a hair/feather jig after its been wet, make sure its dry and straight before putting in any closed box. I like hair for walleye fishing and carry a simple zip-lock sandwich bag to put the wet jigs in as I change them out thru the course of the day. When I am home I lay the used jigs out on a towel on a cutting board and straighten the hair and put then put the whole rig in a dehumidified room until the hair is fully dry before they go back in the box. You'll be a lot happier with your tackle if you take the time to teat it right.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabel...ts&Ntt=fly+box
Here is what I use, holds alot of jigs and easy to carry around. Got two of them around xmas when they were on sale. Cabelas has another style of one, double sided with small, medium and large options. They are on sale from $6.99-$9.99.
Plano Guide Series 3600 Waterproof Stowaway - Walmart.com This is what I use. Have had it for two years now and is still water proof. In the picture I think it has a couple crank baits in it but you can adjust the spacers how you want them. There is even a spot in there for a small spool of line
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There was a thread on here a few weeks ago I think Skip was talking about it. I know I did as I bought the box myself. Its a photo storage box with I think 20 smaller boxes in it. I bought a ground type sleeping mat you put under your sleeping bag for the foam inserts. Sliced it length ways, and put a few of my bucktails in it. The big box is about 50.00 if I am thinking right, foam pad about 8 bucks.
if youre still looking for something, I use these White River Fly Shop Riseform Clear Fly Boxes | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear mostly the medium and small sizes, with the slit foam. I also drill small holes all over them for airflow to help let everything dry out.
Just made a fly box. Get a plastic box to your size preference, peel and stick foam sheets and a scissors or exacto blade. Cut the foam sheets out to fit your plastic box and stick it to the inside. I used 2 sheets to get the thickness I wanted in the bottom, works perfect.
Found all the supplies at Walmart.