Wild Water Fly Fishing Nymph Assortment, 72 Flies with Large Thin Fly Box Review (2026)

Who this assortment suits

Wild Water designed this as a 72 fly nymph assortment aimed at anglers who want a ready made subsurface selection rather than buying and organizing individual flies. It suits trout, panfish, crappie, and sunfish anglers who fish close to structure or riverbeds, where losing flies to snags is common enough that having a deep supply matters. Beginners setting up a first fly box benefit from the assortment format since it removes the guesswork of picking individual patterns, while more experienced anglers can use it as a way to restock a nymph box quickly before a trip. Anglers who already tie their own flies or who fish very specific local patterns may find a generic assortment less useful than building a box themselves.

What is actually in the box

The assortment includes four nymph patterns at 18 flies each, a Bead Head Purple Prince Nymph in size 14, a Bead Head Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph in size 12, a standard Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph in size 12, and an Olive Electric Caddis in size 16. All four are established, widely fished patterns rather than novelty ties, which means they have a track record across a wide range of trout water. The included fly box measures 4 inches wide by 7.25 inches long by five eighths of an inch thick, a low profile design meant to slide into a vest pocket or sling pack rather than take up a full compartment. Having the box included saves a separate purchase, since buying a comparable box alone would add to the overall cost.

Fishing the assortment and caring for the box

Fish these nymphs on a standard indicator rig or under a euro nymphing leader, with the smaller size 16 Olive Electric Caddis working well as a searching pattern and the bead head Prince and Hare's Ear patterns adding weight and flash for deeper drifts. Because the box uses thin foam to keep its low profile, repeated insertion of weighted hooks in the same slots over time can loosen the foam's grip, so rotating which slots you use for your most fished patterns helps it last longer. Rinse the box out occasionally if it gets muddy or wet inside, and let it dry open before closing it up for storage to avoid rust forming on hooks.

Value against other nymph assortments

Against similar 50 to 60 fly nymph assortments from other budget brands, this 72 fly count with four solid, proven patterns gives more flies per dollar while sticking to patterns anglers already trust rather than filling the box with filler ties. Compared with Wild Water's own smaller 48 fly assortment, this larger box makes more sense for anglers who fish often enough to burn through flies over a season. The trade-off against a premium branded box from a company like Scientific Anglers or Umpqua is build quality, the thin included box is functional but not as rugged as a dedicated fly box sold on its own, so heavy users may eventually want to transfer the flies into a sturdier box.

Bottom line for stocking a nymph box

This is a smart pick for anglers who want a deep, ready to fish nymph selection built around patterns with a proven track record, at a price that beats buying 72 individual flies separately. The included box is a real bonus for vest carry even if it will not outlast a premium box under years of daily use. Anglers who need specific regional patterns not included here, or who already have a full nymph box, will get less added value from this particular assortment. For most trout anglers restocking before a trip, the pattern selection here covers a wide range of subsurface situations without any extra shopping.

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