Wood - The construction of our fly boxes starts with handpicked native Vermont lumber chosen for its color and grain structure. We aim to use parts of the tree that are as figured as possible. After the lumber is rough cut, it is vacuum kiln-dried to 6% moisture for greatest stability, planed and cut to size where the routing and finishing process begins. The blanks are made on a state-of-the-art Italian CNC routing machine for the best precision, accuracy and uniformity. From there, the fly boxes are assembled, finish sanded, oiled and finally laser engraved.

It is our mission to use woods that are native to Vermont such as Sugar Maple, Cherry, Birch, Ash and Birdseye Maple. Birdseye is a rare and unique wood that is found only in the eastern U.S.

Only 1% of Sugar Maple cut is Birdseye and only a fraction of that is usable for our purposes. The cause of the natural phenomenon that creates its unique grain structure is not fully known, but it makes beautiful fly boxes.

Hinges - After searching for the right hinge system for a long time, I believe we've found the best one for our fly boxes in a solid brass barrel or cylinder hinge. These unique self-hiding hinges are rust resistant and are completely hidden when the fly boxes are closed, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to be seen without an ugly hinge band being visible. They are high tech, expensive and simply the best.

Magnetic closure - Our fly boxes are held in the closed position by magnetic force created by two Rare Earth Neodymium discs that are relieved into each half of the fly boxes. These discs are very small, yet strong enough to generate just the right amount of holding force. They have a good-looking metallic appearance and are without a doubt the best, if not the cheapest, magnet for the job.

Foam Inserts - A New England company manufactures and cuts the foam inserts specially for our fly boxes. They are made from the highest-grade closed cell foam available, and heat-molded into ¼" ripple foam sheets for the right half of the fly boxes and flat sheets for the left. They will last for years but are replaceable should the need arise.   

Laser Engraving  - Our logo bears the distinctive Mayfly & Maple Leaf, which represents our company's mission: the marriage of the beauty of fly fishing and the quality of Vermont.

Our Vermont Fly Box Company fly boxes are laser engraved with our small, attractive logo on the back cover. The size, location and design were chosen so as not to detract from the natural beauty of the wood, but to enhance the overall appearance. This process is done with the highest quality laser engraving system available which happens to be in another small shop right here in Vermont.

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Vermont Fly Box Company
762 Old Route 12, Bethel, VT 05032
Telephone (802) 234-5529
dave@vermontflyboxcompany.com