mdunc8
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Started a little side hustle making fly boxes last summer. Finally got some decent weather to work on a few tops this weekend. Been tinkering with some new ideas that are turning out pretty good.
New Fly Boxes
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mdunc8
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Super excited about these...
Irrelevant
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Dude, those are wicked cool
Hem
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Do they float?
mdunc8
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Like a cork.
rtraverdavis
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Holy smokes those are cool. Would almost be too scary to keep one in the vest—I’ve had to chase a box down river more than once. Beautiful stuff @mdunc8!
Hilljackoutlaw
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So u selling these?
Salmonchaser
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Hell, I’ll take one.
Hunting Wife
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Those are beautiful. Very nice work!
I’ve been eyeballing some projects like that with all this time on my hands. How is that epoxy to work with?
I’ve been eyeballing some projects like that with all this time on my hands. How is that epoxy to work with?
mdunc8
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Thanks. I’m definitely a little more cautious while changing flies these days. Here’s the two I carry around with me (photo credit: Marcus Hockett).
mdunc8
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Yup. A couple are already spoken for but most are fair game. I’ve got another batch of 20 or so tops that I’ll be finishing tomorrow or a Wednesday before moving on to making the boxes this weekend (assuming fishing doesn’t get it in the way...).
mdunc8
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It’s not too bad with some practice. Bubbles are the biggest issue. Sealing the wood and rocks really helps.
The initial goal was to make a kitchen table similar to my box above with the blue. I figured it would be a good idea to practice on some smaller pieces before I ruined a couple thousand dollars worth of wood.
mdunc8
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Does it come stocked with the flies?
Yup. It’ll only cost you $5/fly, but all I can tie is worms, eggs, and caddis
Salmonchaser
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Caddis are good!
JohnBud
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Wow! These are fantastic. I'd enjoy hearing about your techniques and materials. How do you do that?
Lmwmihunter76
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Those boxes are super cool!! I might be interested in one.
mdunc8
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Here’s a handful of tops I worked on yesterday.
mdunc8
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I think a little carving on some of the new clear tops will make them really pop
mdunc8
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I’ve been selling basic boxes with no carving or maple for $75. I think I’ll ask another $15 if you’d like the top textured, maple inlaid similar to what I did for my box above, or a box with a stone top. I can use foam or cork strips on the inside. Both work well, but the foam is probably a little more durable. I like the look of cork more though.
I’d be happy to do custom boxes too. If you’ve got a favorite stream nearby, send me a couple handfuls of stones (need to be less than 1/4” thick) and I’ll throw together a top using some walnut that you’re also welcome to select from my stash.
And most importantly, you get a bull or brown trout sticker with every box.
Shoot me a PM or keep tabs on my Instagram page (Hellroaring Woodcraft) if you’re interested in what I’m up to. I’ve got a pile of tops (many that I haven’t posted) that I could share if there’s a style that someone is particularly interested in. I don’t want to wear out my welcome here, so I probably won’t post about my boxes on a regular basis.
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