New Phase - Fly Fishing Box Double Sided - Ice fishing Box - Grey - Holds Hundreds of Flies and Streamers

Love it. This is a better box and much less expensive than Cliff's Bugger Barn. This box is almost as large as the Bugger Barn and is deeper. The flies are easy to insert into the grooves. I don't understand how the Bugger barn got so many rave reviews.

I was looking for a box for my big bass flies and this can not be beat. I carry two big fly boxes for warm water fishing one for big bass and walleye flies and another for smaller streamers and I had recently got a Cliff's Bugger Barn fly box and it was a bit small but got the most recommendations. One recommendation was for New Phase Salmon Fly Box and it is bigger then the Bugger Barn and seems more solid and was half the price. This seems to be the biggest box with out getting a box that is bigger then a cargo pants pocket can hold. I was so happy with this box I ordered another.

I have been looking for a larger fly box that could hold an assortment of streamers, but was compact enough to fit in my waist pack and I didn't want to pay a lot. I tried several brands and styles, but this is the one I ended up keeping. What I like... I prefer the split foam vs the foam tabs that a lot of boxes have. The tabs work fine for nymphs and what not, but once you start trying to put some streamers or saltwater flies in them they don't hold very well. I also prefer the foam to the silicone material that some boxes have. The foam seems like it should hold up for a while, but I've only had the box a month or so. Likewise the box seems pretty sturdy in general (I've dropped it on a gravel bar already), but time will tell. The box opens and closes easily, but holds securely when latched. It seals well so make sure to leave it open for a bit if there's wet flies in it at the end of the day. I'm carrying streamers in it right now, but it's roomy enough that I may reorganize it and carry all the flies for a day's worth of fishing. What I didn't like... The cost is a bit more than I would have liked, but I had a credit from some returns so it wasn't like I was spending additional money. I have found some similar looking boxes for cheaper so if I buy more I'll probably go that route. Also there was a bit of a funky smell from the box at first. Kind of a chemically aroma. I think it was from the foam. Anyway, after setting it out open for a few days it was mostly gone and after a few fishing trips I don't notice any off smells...but my wife does say I'm nose blind so take that for what it's worth.

Best to worst, left to right, top to bottom. Hope this helps. 1.) New Phase Salmon Fly Box. The best of the five.The winner. Best latch opens easily and closes securely. Lid stays parallel when not supported, doesn't flop down making items potentially fall out. Easy one-handed opening and closing. 2.) Aventik 100% Waterproof Swing Leaf Fly Box. Looks almost identical to number one yet has a significant flaw- the lid flops down when opened so things potentially will roll out of it if not on a flat surface. Also the latch is much more awkward to open one-handed than the New Phase. 3.) Hicreat Double-Sides Fishing Tackle Box. Very sturdy! But flaws are that the latch is ridiculously complicated, unfolds like a transformer and is difficult to operate one-handed. Not intuitive! Also, the interior wastes a lot of space. 4.) Feeder Creek Fly Fishing Fly Box. No major flaws but most expensive. Nice box. 5.) Kingfisher XL Lightweight Foam fly Box. Don't waste your money. The "hinge" is nothing but a thin piece of flimsy fabric which I would estimate will fail after one full day of use in the outdoors. Looks like a make-up case rebranded as a fly box. The magnetic closure is cool though.

This is a very deep fly box, perfect for those large, bulky flies and streamers that won’t fit in a standard fly box. It’s made of a sturdy, lightweight plastic and appears very durable. The clasp and hinges seem durable as well. I’m happy with this box; it holds my big bass flies and feels like it will take whatever abuse I throw at it. Great box at a reasonable price.

Have not used the box on the water yet, but the quality feels better than expected for the price. The seal and clasp seem sturdy and my heavy salmon streamers fit without being mushed. Very happy with the size, depth, and quality.

I got this for use with my terrestrial flies. Size 6 chubby Chernobyl and the like. The slits in the foam go all the way across the box and don’t limit you to specific placement, which maximizes the space. One deep side for extra large flies. One shallower side for not as large flies. All in all a decent box at decent price.

It's a great fly box regardless. Sturdy latches yet opens easily. It has plenty of room with one deep side and one normal size. I bought one a few weeks ago and liked it so much I bought another.