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Once a Month Shannon's will post a fly of the
month. Les hand selected one of his favorite fly patterns to share with all of
you. This fly may be one of Les's creations, a new pattern from one of our local
Fly Tiers, or one of the old classics.
JULY 2007 FOAM BEETLE
 
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Hook: |
Mustad
94840 or any other standard dry fly hook. Sizes 12
to 18 |
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Thread: |
3/0
or 6/0 thread, color to match body |
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Indicator: |
Poly
or egg yarn. |
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Under Body: |
Green,
black, brown or red tinsel. You can also use green,
black, brown or red peacock herl. |
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Back: |
Black
foam folded over the underbody. |
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legs: |
Rubber leg material, color to match
body. |
All Content ©2007 Shannon's Fly &
Tackle
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