The Fly Crate

What's in the box: Membership boxes center on a curated assortment of fly patterns, and the exact contents vary by plan as described on the site.

The Fly Crate is a US fly fishing business that runs an online fly shop alongside its membership plans, and its homepage gives the shop as much attention as the subscription. The catalog is broad. It is organized into dry flies, nymphs, streamers, caddis, stoneflies, midges, egg patterns, worm flies and barbless options, plus patterns for bass, pike, panfish and saltwater species. Euro nymphing gets clear emphasis, with a dedicated section of tungsten jig nymphs and related patterns, along with seasonal picks and regular new releases. Many listings show customer review counts, though most are in the single or low double digits. For subscribers, the appeal is a steady supply of flies without having to choose every pattern yourself, and the shop is there to fill gaps between deliveries. The site also has learning material in the form of videos, a podcast and articles, which suits newer anglers who are still building skills. The homepage does not spell out what each membership tier includes, so read the plan pages before you commit. Several popular patterns were marked sold out when we looked, and a broken banner showed an error message on the page. These are small signs that the storefront could use some upkeep. Overall it is a credible, focused option, especially for trout anglers.