lost fly box

[fly fishing esopus]

i went fishing on a small stream that leads to the ashokan a week ago and I lost a orvis fly box it contains numerous drone stones, princes pheasant tails, and caddis nymphs. Theres probaley around 75 flies in there. Theres a cash reward if anyone finds it my email is michaelnyfan@aol.com. Thanks you for all your help

[AaronJasper]

I feel your pain! I have lost a few fly boxes over the years.

I use the Umpqua Pro Guide Boxes because they float no matter what. It helps you find it after losing it. You can get them in orange, which is easy to see!

[fly fishing esopus]

It hurts deep down.I didn't even wanna look at a fly vice or any fly tying materials for a few days. Now i put my name and number on all my fly boxs. Oh well well it looks like ill be busy over the winter tying to make up for the lost flies.

[Esopus Guy]

Upper Basin? If so I think I know the trib and I'll keep an eye out.

[northcountryman]

that sucks, hope you find it man!

[fly fishing esopus]

yea it was on the upper basin. Does anyone know how the upper esopus looks im thinking about heading up there tomorrow?

[Esopus Guy]

You have to go above Broad Street Hollow to find better water. I got no love at any of my spots below Phonecia. Got a little above the portal but I think your best bet is to chase them up in Big Indian.

[fly fishing esopus]

Yea thats what i thought when i checked out the esopus last week. A coupleof the tribs were blowing mud, but the upper E look pretty descent.

[wwelz]

Sorry to hear about your lost fly box. I had the same problem last year. I would place my boxes in the lower horizontal pockets of my Simms vest then wade out in deep water without fastening the zippers . When I reached the right depth the box would pop out and float away. I solved the problem by attaching zingers to my big fly boxes. They still pop out because I am to lazy to close the zippers but they don't go far.

[northcountryman]

wwelz;

What you described I've done several timesmyself in the past!! Got sick of watching my boxes float away cause I was too much in a damn hurry to make sure my vest pocket was zipped up after changing flies! I still do it occasionally but seem to at least half zip it now so they don't float away!