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Young's Yakcaddis SBS
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_5512.jpg
Got a tip from tyer Derek Young on another site regarding the Foam PMX. He suggested that for multi-layer foam flies to skip the Super Glue and tie the layers individually with thread only; have to admit that with 3 layers glued up things can get a bit stiff and make tying somewhat more challenging so I figured I'd give it a shot.
I've seen one of his patterns, the Yakcaddis, tied for the big October (and those are the colors I'll use here) but it sure looks like it could be used as a stonefly/hopper/attractor by changing size and color. Biggest issue for me on this fly was maintaining proper thread tension - got to walk a fine line between too tight, which can cut the foam and not tight enough, in which case I end up with a "spinner" (and not the mayfly phase, either).
hook - Mustad 9671 #8
thread - Uni 6/0 camel
body - 2mm foam (3 layers)
wing - elk hair
hackle - brown
legs - medium rubber barred brown
Part 1
mash barb and wrap rear 66% of shank with thread back to point above barb
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taper the butt ends
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_5469.jpg
let the butt extend hook gap width past the bend and tie in (2 firm wraps)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_5472.jpg
place 2nd layer on top and repeat
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pull foam up and position thread for 2nd segment
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_5476.jpg
repeat
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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_5479.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_5481.jpg
and again up to 66% mark
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_5487.jpg
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Very interesting technique. Agree that the glue is pointless, although have to wonder about that much foam as well. Will have to give it a shot. Thanks.
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I think this is the first "floating" fly that I've seen that WILL float. WITHOUT floatant. :cool: