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BugBagz Entomology Kit

Reviewed by David Golobay

Bug Bagz Entomology Kit. $29.95 retail. Available online at http://www.tyt-lnz.com.

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ave you ever been on a stream and watched trout rise while you threw everything in your fly box at them--to no avail. Ever wondered what those fish were so voraciously feeding on?

We fly fishers get all concerned about finding the right fly imitation for a specific river, for an exact time. Well there are ways to determine what is in a river, and one way is to purchase a BugBagz entomology kit.

BugBagz website states "Take your clues from Nature and use BugBagz kits to find out what's active in your river right then, right there." Does this kit live up to its promise, and do its tools assist you in identifying insects?

The Short and Long Answers

The short answer to this question is yes. For those who are interested in starting out in the field of insect study and collection (entomology), you will find that this kit will help you. While this kit is not aimed at professionals and the most avid insect collectors, it has found its niche among those who want to keep their studies simple.

BugBagz kits come complete with a handy zipper case, four glass vials, kick net, forceps for handling specimens, a small magnifying glass for streamside inspection, and waterproof log sheets. The entire kit easily fits in a fishing vest pocket. The overall quality of the kit is good and suited to its target market.

Purchase and Support

The BugBagz kit costs $29.95, which is a reasonable price. It can be purchased online at http://www.tyt-lnz.com. The BugBagz website has useful information on entomology and links to other sites; you can also buy refills for adding to your collection.

There is a whole insect world out there that is waiting to be explored, and this kit is suited to the purpose and well worth considering.

Bottom Line: Simple, compact streamside collection kit for budding entomologists. Reviewer Rating: 4

A "regular" on the Westfly Bulletin Board, David Golobay lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and young son. He frequently fishes the Deschutes and Crooked rivers.

Uploaded 06/05/2006.

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The BugBagz kit is complete and fits conveniently into a fly vest pocket.