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    Default MCM Foam Stone SBS




    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



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    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









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    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






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    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

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    salmonfly





    skwala





    both produced and were definitely more durable than the bulletheads






    Regards,
    Scott

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    What is "landsscape fabric" ?

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    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

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    Nice hopper pattern and excellent SBS. Thanks for posting it.

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    Good tutorial, thanks for posting it. I really like the green colors on the skala.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dave potts View Post
    Nice hopper pattern
    Dave,

    Body, as is, may be a bit skinny for hoppers. I may try cutting the foam a bit wider and shortening up the abdomen. Also trying to work out the kinks on a Carnage





    Not quite there yet and I may swap out the bullethead for some type of foam.


    Quote Originally Posted by stumphunter View Post
    I really like the green colors on the skala.
    Even though I missed the boat on the color (the bugs I saw were much darker, more of a brownish/olive), the fish didn't seem to care. Since I've never seen foam that color, a waterproof marker would probably put them closer in line with the naturals. I'll stick with the olive foam ones I have for the most part, but may modify a couple in case I come across some picky fish.

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    Scott

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