Minimalist Fly BoxBefore I started using a Morell fly box, I had a minimalist fly box that was just the right size for a day on the stream. It had six compartments and would easily hold three dozen flies. Although I always just slipped it into my trousers pocket (another advantage of wearing hippers), it had a nice little loop that could be used to carry it on a lanyard. I had wanted to use the same box to mail flies in when I started selling flies, but I wasn't able to find quite the same thing. The boxes I have been shipping flies in were the same size but did not have the lanyard loop. The last time I ordered them, though, the boxes that arrived were exactly what I had been looking for earlier - including the lanyard loop.
TenkaraBum Minimalist Fly Box I recently sent some flies to a guy who asked me where I had gotten the little plastic box I had mailed the flies in, as he had been looking for something just like it for when he sends flies to family and friends. I had never thought of selling what I give away, but quickly realized that I only give them away to people who buy flies, and the people who might really like a little box like this probably tie their own (especially if they send flies to family and friends). Luckily, the minimalist box carries a minimalist price. I order them in quantity so I get them fairly inexpensively and can offer the fly box for just $2. The flat $3 shipping charge added to all orders will cover the shipping on this item both domestically and internationally. Payment is through PayPal but you don't need to have a PayPal account. You can use your credit card. Paypal payments will be made to chris at tenkarabum dot com. Credit card statements will read TenkaraBum LLC. 
After seeing a recent post on the Poudre Canyon Chronicles blog about a small fly box that was described as being light enough to hang on a zinger retractor, permitting the Midge Man to carry a small supply of his most commonly used patterns in a very accessible location - clipped to the outside of his vest, I though it might be a good idea to offer the minimalist fly box and a zinger as a combo.
It turns out an even better idea is the minimalist fly box and nippers on a double zinger. What a great combination. The double zinger even has a strong magnet that will hold your fly while you change or lengthen your tippet. I like this combo enough I'll probably ditch the Morell box and go back to the minimalist box.Shipping for the minimalist boxes or combos is $3 (most small items can be shipped together for a flat $3 charge). Payment is through PayPal but you don't need to have a PayPal account. You can use your credit card. PayPal payments will be made to payments at tenkarabum dot com. Credit card statements will read CM Stewart. Return from Minimalist Fly Box to Tenkara Accessories Return from Minimalist Fly Box to TenkaraBum Home |
