Fly Caddy & Fly Caddy XL
Atollas Gear
New Gear Review
I am a bit of a gear head, a sucker for any tool, gadget, pack or fly box that makes my next fishing excursion easier or more enjoyable. Being a minimalist is hard for a fly fisher. There is so much great gear for fly storage. Double sided fly boxes, large boat boxes, slotted streamer boxes etc, allow an angler to bring every fly under the sun! Oftentimes this gear requires busting out the piggy bank, but not the Atollas Fly Caddy or Fly Caddy XL. At under $20, these simple and effective portable fly storage systems help an angler carry only the essentials.
Compared to most of the popular fly boxes out there, the Fly Caddy platform is all about fishing and no extra fluff. Boat boxes and leafed fly boxes are great, but how often do you use all the flies in your box? I know I take way too much gear out on a trip, and Fly Caddy’s helps me trim the bulk. I can load up a few of my flies onto the Fly Caddy and hit the water. Once I’m finished, I can set the Fly Caddy in the dashboard or hang it from the visor of my truck as a drying rack for my used flies from the day. Next time I go out they will be there waiting for me!
The Fly Caddy
The Atollas Fly Caddy helps lighten the load. This small, portable, fly storage system is perfect for a day trip on the river, pond or flat. The Fly Caddy’s make up is an injection-molded plastic base with an EVA foam patch for securing flies time and time again. These materials also make the Fly Caddy buoyant, so no more need to worry about losing flies to the depths. The size of the Fly Caddy allows for 6 or 7 medium sized flies and streamers, or a dozen dry flies and nymphs. A clip is fixed to the back of the Fly Caddy so it can be secured to a pack strap, belt, pocket, shirt and even a hat brim! This product also includes a silicone docking station with a 3M adhesive patch that can be on any hard surface, and is non-removable to ensure your flies stay where you want them.
The Fly Caddy XL
If you are looking for a little bit more fly storage, the larger Fly Caddy, The Fly Caddy XL, can store 10 or more medium size flies and streamers, or several large poppers. The Fly Caddy XL has more room and deeper foam to allow for larger hooks and flies. I use the XL for bass flies and large hoppers when pond hopping in the spring and summer. At the end of my day of fishing, I can hang my Fly Caddy in the dashboard or visor of my truck as a drying rack for my used flies. Next time I go out they will be there waiting for me! The Fly Caddy XL is made of with the same EVA foam patch material and injection-molded plastic base with a larger clip to attach more places. A new product from Atollas is the Velcro Adapter. This adapter was built upon the original docking station base, but instead of a sticky 3M adhesive back, this adapter features a velcro patch that can be integrated with velcro patches typically found on most packs and waders.
Both the Fly Caddy and Fly Caddy XL can be purchased with either the 3M docking station or velcro adapter to allow an angler to have the best product option for their fishing needs! For more information about the Fly Caddy Platform and other Atollas Gear Products check out https://www.atollas.co/ or find them on Instagram @atollasgear
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