Foam source?

[namekagon]

In the December issue of Midwest Fly Fishing, Tim Holschlag has a recipe for the blockhead popper.
I've done a web search but haven't been able to find a source for the foam he uses.
Any info would be appreciated.

[Fly_Line]

You could make your own by laminating sheets from Wally World together or you could try here:
http://www.tightlinesflyshop.com/ind...TS&Category=99

[namekagon]

Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks Fly_Line!

[Jim Hatch]

Hey Namekagon,

For years I've been using Walmart flip flops for a
variety of topwater flies. Also, I often find foam
puzzles or foam building block sets at the local
goodwill stores for pennies. Warm regards, Jim

[ducksterman]

Hey, Jim , did you see those brass plug cutters on that site?
BTW, you probably don't remember our exchange but I got a friend to turn down the HF ones you rec...they work great....Thanks

[Joe Billingsley]

Can you use sandpaper to shape the Wal-Mart flip-flop foam?
Joe

[namekagon]

Hey Namekagon,

For years I've been using Walmart flip flops for a
variety of topwater flies. Also, I often find foam
puzzles or foam building block sets at the local
goodwill stores for pennies. Warm regards, Jim

Hi Jim
I've seen the wondrous things you do with foam!
I'll post a pic of a razor blade blockhead when I get one done.
Best regards
Mike

[Jim Hatch]

Hey Duck,

Agreed on the Harbor Freight punches. They work
great. I swapped a dozen dremel bugs to have the
larger ones necked down to 1/2" to fit my little
drill press.*G* Warm regards, Jim

[Wildnative]

Or you could just seal the ends of some shrink tubing in the desired color and just tie it in.

[Buddy Sanders]

Joe,

I've been laminating sheets of Wally World 'craft foam' together for years to get popper/hopper/diver bodies.

I also use 'sandal' foam, particularly white for bodies I intend to paint. I have found that using the 'stacked' foam lets me do things with color that you can't with a solid piece. You have to decide if the gluing process is worth the time/trouble.

Once you've glued them up, you can punch out bodies with a punch, as talked about above. Cut them out with a knife/razor blade. Sand them to shape with an emory board and even turn them on a Dremel.

Very durable and high floating stuff. Nice price too.

Good Luck!

Buddy