MCM Foam Stone SBS

[ScottP]

Got the idea for this Rogue variation from a pic over on Westfly; thanks Chad. Lots of steps here but, again, pretty simple to tie and although I love bulletheads, this should be a bit more durable; change colors to suit your needs.


hook - Dai Riki 280 #8
thread - UTC 140 tan
body - 2mm foam
rear feelers - rubber medium tan barred
underwing - landscape fabric
wing - elk hair
thorax - Ice Dub golden brown
front legs - rubber medium tan barred
indicator - 2mm foam


Part 1



Insert needle in vise







fold a strip of foam (hook gap width), push it onto needle













start tying thread on needle







fold foam over needle, adjust to where you want the first segment







wrap thread around foam, pull slowly but firmly so you don't cut the foam and add a couple more wraps







trim butt at an angle

[ScottP]

Part 2

tie in feelers, "split the uprights", and create second segment










repeat twice, then tie off; slide off the needle and SHHAN the wraps







insert hook in vise; poke a hole in the foam and push onto eye of hook (trim the bottom portion but keep the top long)













start thread on hook and wrap back to 50 % mark (not sure if I like the thorax this big; may shorten it up a bit)







tie in 2mm x 2mm binder strip and apply Super Glue; optional, but it really helps anchor the foam body on the hook

[ScottP]

Part 3

tie down body and wrap forward to hook eye










prepare underwing (hook gap width) and tie in; extend back to butt of fly










clean & stack a clump of elk hair and tie in










dub thread/dub thorax; finish at the eye










fold foam over, extending past eye and tie down

[ScottP]

Part 4

return thread to back of thorax and tie down foam







tie in legs







trim foam and taper end









tie in indicator, whip finish, SHHAN







taper head







and you're done








Regards,
Scott

[ScottP]

salmonfly





skwala





both produced and were definitely more durable than the bulletheads






Regards,
Scott

[Ray Kunz]

What is "landsscape fabric" ?

[ScottP]

Ray,

it's used as a weed block (we put it down in flower beds and cover with mulch). Got it at a nursery; can't remember the brand name. It's not the black plastic mesh stuff (which would be useless for this application); this has texture similar to Tyvek (maybe a bit stiffer), comes in a dark brownish color, cuts easily, doesn't seem to fray. I believe this is what they call spunbond. I actually saw some at Costco the other day; a big roll for about $25.

Regards,
Scott