Here's some photographic step by step instructions for tying a Foam Beetle that I use regularly.



Hook - B170 Size 12,14,16
Thread - Black
Body - Peacock Herl
Back and Thorax - Cylindrical Foam
Legs - Black Hen Hackle
Feelers - 2 x Black Goose Biots



Foam Beetle ~ Step by Step

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Hi Pint:
I now tie them with black micro fritz bodies and either black hippy fritz (celtic flycraft) or a few turns of black emu hackle for legs..
makes the legs more distinct.

Apparantly they work well on Lyn Brenig in Green!

Yaffle

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