Putting wet flies back into your fly box is a great way to not only rust the hook on that fly, but every fly around it. Utilizing some sort of fleece or foam fly patch on the exterior of your pack or vest to temporarily store flies as they dry will save you a lot of headaches (and money). An exterior fly patch also serves as a great “bullpen” for other flies you may want to to try through the day.
“On the Fly” is a feature in my monthly newsletter offering quick fly fishing tips to make your life on the water a little easier…