Dr.Fish Fly Fishing Box
- Fly Box
- 3.2 ounces
- Plastic
- 1
- More reviewed than 80%
A well-built small fly box for carrying a trimmed-down selection of flies, with a caveat that full submersion may still let some water in.
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How it ranks among the 15 fly boxes we track
4.7★ across 617 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
617 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A double-sided ABS fly box in the X-small size, sealed with a silicone gasket and lined with high-density foam to keep flies separated and dry. Clear double lids let you see contents without opening, and it ships with a lanyard for chest-pack use.
Reviewers describe roughly 30 slots per side, which suits smaller patterns comfortably, though bulkier flies like wooly buggers only fit five or six at a time before crowding. One angler who waded into deep water reported the box let in some moisture despite the silicone seal, so treat waterproofing as splash and float resistant rather than submersion proof.
- Double-sided ABS shell with 180-degree hinges
- Silicone gasket seal for rain and splash resistance
- High-density foam interior keeps flies organized
- X-small size ships with a carry lanyard
Who it's for
Fits fly anglers who want a light, minimalist box for a day's worth of smaller patterns on a chest pack or vest. Less suited to anyone carrying large streamers or wanting a single box for a full fly collection.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers like the capacity for smaller flies, the floatable ABS build, and the lanyard on the X-small size. The main complaints are that bulkier flies crowd the slots quickly and that at least one reviewer found the seal let in water during deep wading.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Holds around 30 smaller flies per side
- Floats if dropped in water
- Clear lids show contents without opening
- Includes a lanyard on the X-small size
- Larger flies like wooly buggers barely fit
- Not fully submersion-proof per one review
- Latches feel a little loose to some users
Performance notes
The ABS shell and double hinge let both lids swing open 180 degrees, and high-density foam keeps flies from shifting or getting crushed in transit. The silicone gasket handles rain and splashes reliably; deep wading immersion is where a couple of users saw slight seepage.
Specifications
| Brand | Dr.Fish |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 3.2 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5 × 3.9 × 1.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | XS:3.9x2.9x1.4" |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Compartments | 1 |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fly boxes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.Fish Fly Fishing BoxThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 617 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Gonex Fly Boxes for Fly Fishing Jig Boxes Two-Sided Waterproof Lightweight Fly Fishing…Gonex | 4.7 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Alichino small fly box for fly files ice jig box fly box for fly fishingAlichino | 4.7 / 5 | 594 | 4.2 / 5 |
| fishpond Tacky Original Fly Boxfishpond | 4.7 / 5 | 451 | 4.1 / 5 |
| SF Small Magnetic Fly Box Slim Floatable for Fly Fishing Super Thin Fishing Boxes Clear…SF | 4.6 / 5 | 471 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Dr.Fish fly boxes
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Dr.Fish X-small fly box fully waterproof?
It's sealed with a silicone gasket and handles rain and splashes well, but at least one reviewer found it let in some water after deep wading, so treat it as highly water resistant rather than submersion proof.
How many flies does the X-small box hold?
Reviewers report roughly 30 slots per side for smaller patterns; bulkier flies like wooly buggers only fit five or six before crowding.
Does it come with flies or a lanyard?
Flies are not included. The X-small size ships with a lanyard for attaching to a pack or vest.