.There are many ways you can store flies. If you are storing them rigged, the cheapest way is to use either pipe insulation or swimming noodles. Simply wrap the leader with the fly attached. I recommend notching the ends so the swivel and hook can fit in there without coming loose.
The number of flies is a loaded question. Cause I make and sell flies, I recommend buying a Million Got2Bite flies. Realistically, I would start off with at least handful. I a mix recommend greens, silver, UV, with the majority have a large amount of green material. As it seems salmon tend to hit green on more of a consistent basis.
Unrigged flies, can be put them in clear tubing (you can buy it in bulk from any hardware store). Cut the tub long enough to cover the whole fly. Another option is to store them individually in compartments in tackle trays. I am selling my fly packages with a 3400 Plano Stowaway tackle tray. They hold 6 flies neatly and are easy to identify.
As far as flashers/SDs, (I prefer SDs over conventional paddles and Agitators). I would definitely have greens, whites (crushed ice), chromes/silvers.
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