Foam Split-back Nymph SBS

Fly Patterns
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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

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Part 2

pull foam/KF over thorax

sweep legs (divided) back; tie off, trim foam/KF, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

trim legs even with thorax/hook point

same fly with packing foam wingcase

Regards,
Scott

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Tied in brown and black that would an excellent fly for Red Ear, a.k.a. Shell Cracker.
Thanks

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It’ll fish

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Thanks Scott. For this post and all the others. Your are an inspiration to me. This one is a winner for sure. I gotta try it!

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Not exactly the same, but I tie some of my nymphs with two small strips of black close cell foam tied in along the sides of the thorax. This creates prominent wing cases and can be especially effective for pre-emergent nymphs.