Our Favorite Ways to Keep Your Micro Box in Tow

Atollas Micro Fly Box attached to a YETI backpack with a carabiner on a skiff

When we designed the Micro Box, we wanted to make a fly storage solution that could go anywhere — and we mean anywhere. It’s ultra-compact, lightweight, and includes a versatile clip system and Velcro-backed adapter so you can mount it almost anywhere. Whether you’re chasing bonefish in the flats or wading for wild trout, this little box stays right where you need it.

Here are our favorite ways to keep your Micro Box within reach — and why each setup shines depending on the situation.



Atollas Micro Fly Box attached to wader belt on fly angler


Clipped to Your Wader Belt

Best for: Quick fly swaps while wading deep

Clipping your Micro Box to your wader belt keeps it flush, out of the way, and easy to reach between casts. You can pop it open with one hand, grab what you need, and keep fishing without breaking stride. It’s perfect for those sessions when you’re standing in waist-deep water and don’t want to dig through a pack every time you need a different fly.



Fly angler walking on mountain side with Atollas Micro Fly Box attached to sling pack


Clipped to Your Pack — Chest, Waist, or Sling

Best for: On-the-move anglers who like everything in close proximity

Your pack’s MOLLE loops or shoulder straps are perfect real estate for the Micro Box. Whether you’re running a minimalist sling or a full chest rig, clipping it to your pack keeps essential flies right where you need them. It’s a quick-draw setup that saves time when the fish are feeding and every cast counts.



Atollas Micro Fly Box attached to fly fishing lanyard


Attached to Your Lanyard

Best for: True minimalists and wet-waders

If you’re the type who leaves the pack in the truck, the built-in lanyard attachments are your best friend. Clip the Micro Box to your lanyard, add a few of your go-to patterns, and you’re good to go. It’s the ideal setup for summer wet-wading, quick evening sessions, or when you want to keep things as stripped down as possible.



Atollas Micro Fly Box attached to a YETI soft cooler with a velcro adapter


Velcro’d to Your Gear — or Anywhere Else

Best for: Custom setups and creative anglers

The Micro Box includes a Velcro adapter, letting you slap it onto any loop patch — like those found on waders, packs, and even coolers. It’s a fun, flexible option for anglers who like to build their own setups.



Fly Angler placing Atollas Micro Fly Box into their waist pack pocket


Pocket or Pack Stash

Best for: Backup flies or easy organization

Sometimes simple is best. The Micro Box fits perfectly in a wader pocket or tucked into your pack for backup flies or smaller patterns you want to keep separate. It’s slim, sturdy, and disappears until you need it.

 

The takeaway: The Micro Box is one of those pieces of gear that you’ll end up using more than you expect. It’s tiny, tough, and endlessly adaptable — whether clipped, stashed, or slapped on. However you carry it, it’s built to keep your flies secure and your setup light.

 

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