Looking for opinions on the quality and workmanship of current production Wheatley compartment/clip boxes vs those of, say 20-30 years ago. My only experience
has been with the older ones. Thanks.
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Wheatley vs Wheatley?
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Posts: 1744 07/31/2009 22:51 |
I have both. The newer ones aren't even close in terms of quality. Okuma (I think they're Chinese) makes copies of several Wheatley models. The 10 and
16 compartment ones are almost identical to the new Wheatley boxes and about 1/4 the price. Perrine (sp?) made some fantastic boxes, especially a salmon fly
box that was even better than the Wheatley version. I have two of the old Perrine 100's (clips in lids plus 10 individual compartments) that is the best
general trout fly box ever made... if you can find these gems, you can pick them up for a song as I don't think anyone collects them.
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Posts: 409 08/01/2009 11:25 |
Thanks, Mike. I was afraid that was the case, like most things, I guess. Now I'll have to start looking for a vintage 1307 in nice shape, and maybe another
1301, too.
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Posts: 50 08/01/2009 18:03 |
mvbrooks wrote:I bought 2 metal clip style boxes this Spring: vintage Wheatley (35 clips one side, 50 clips on the other) new Barnsley Fly Co. (made by Okuma, I believe? clips on one side, compartments on the other.) The Wheatley holds my wet flies and nymphs very securely. However, ever time I open my Barnsley box, a few flies have typically come loose from their clips. The compartment-side on the Barnsley function well enough.
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Posts: 1745 08/02/2009 09:26 |
corlay - And that is the same problem I have with the new Wheatley clips, too. The metal and riveting on the newer boxes seems to guaranty that the clips
deform quickly and no longer hold well. I never had that problem with the older Wheatley's or the Perrine boxes. I have gone to using Okuma boxes with the
foam in the lid on one side and compartments on the other. The 10 compartment version works well for larger flies and the 16 compartment version for smaller
#16 and smaller flies. Okuma makes a really nice little 6 compartment box that I love for midges.
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Posts: 43 08/04/2009 19:25 |
John Gierach once described the Perrine as a poor man's Wheatley. I have 2 Wheatley boxes and a dozen or more Perrines in various models. If the Perrine
boxes ever go it will be just before I sell my bamboo rods. By the way, they do seem to be getting pricier on the auction site we must not name.
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Posts: 40 08/10/2009 12:45 |
I have tried them all over the time that I have been fishing and for me there is only one choice - buy a Wheatley. I find that the antique boxes are a little
more substancial, with my favourite box being a 16 compartment with clips in the lid. The early foams (biscuit and green) were poor but the modern etha foam is
great. The old boxes hold their value as they are very collectable (www.richardwheatleymuseum.org) I understand that the Company intends to bring out a new
range to replace the much loved Loch Leven Tin Plate boxes
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