Fly-Flips come as long (10 3/8" x 3 1/8") cardboard strips that have had windows of varying sizes cut into them, laminated with mylar on one side and scored for easy folding on the opposite side. The Fly-Flips you receive may be pre-folded.

1. With the mylar side facing upward, select either an oval or oblong that is closest to the size and shape of the salmon/streamer/wet fly you wish to protect or archive.

2. You now have two options:

• If you need to mail, transport or show your collectible fly in a manner that may expose it to handling, we highly recommend that you place a sheet of the padding we offer on one side of the fly-flip before positioning your fly in the center and folding over the opposite side. This is like the principle behind Ryker mounts, but instead of heavy glass to hold down the fly, we cushion the fly and hold it down with clear polyester mylar.

• If you wish to protect your fly but be able to share viewing it safely from both sides: 1) center your fly on one of the clear windows, 2) use a small piece of tape (such as 3M Scotch transparent) across the bend of the hook to secure the fly to the mylar and hold it in place and finally 3) gently fold the opposite side of the flip over the fly so it is gently sandwiched between the two archival plastic sides.

3. Finally, hold the fold-over flip in one hand and slide it -- scored end first -- into the resealable bag, remove the protective tape layer and seal the envelope.

5. If desired, you can now add a label of your choice to the packaging, or simply file the fly in the box that is part of the fly-flip system.  The guide cards can assist you in organizing your collection in an alphabetical order. Note: A 3"x5" index card fits nicely inside the clear resealable bag and provides a nice way to document the dressing.

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