Foam Split-back Nymph SBS

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You can churn out a bunch of these in a hurry. Tied here as a baetis; change colors to suit your needs.

hook - Dai Riki 135 #18
thread - UTC 70 woodduck
rib - x-small wire gold
abdomen - tying thread
tail/legs - mallard dyed woodduck
wing case - 1mm foam grey/Krystal Flash UV pearl
thorax - dubbing olive/muskrat mix


Part 1

mash barb, start thread; tie in rib and wrap back to bend

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measure some mallard (gap width); tie in, wrap body to point above point

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counterwrap rib; helicopter end, cover with thread

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tie in KF and foam strip

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dub thorax

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Part 2

pull foam/KF over thorax

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sweep legs (divided) back; tie off, trim foam/KF, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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trim legs even with thorax/hook point

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same fly with packing foam wingcase

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Regards,
Scott

Tied in brown and black that would an excellent fly for Red Ear, a.k.a. Shell Cracker.
Thanks

It'll fish

Thanks Scott. For this post and all the others. Your are an inspiration to me. This one is a winner for sure. I gotta try it!

Not exactly the same, but I tie some of my nymphs with two small strips of black close cell foam tied in along the sides of the thorax. This creates prominent wing cases and can be especially effective for pre-emergent nymphs.