Foam Split-back Nymph SBS

[ScottP]

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




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






counterwrap rib; helicopter end, cover with thread






tie in KF and foam strip






dub thorax