Foam Beetle YouTube Tutorial

[Troutbum11 0]

This is a foam beetle variation I recently started tying. When I made the video I called it the "Disco Beetle" because of the flash on the under side of the fly. After I posted the video I saw another pattern also called the Disco Beetle. So I guess someone already beat me to that name. Oh well, haha. Let me know what you think. Thanks for watching!

 

 

 

[caloosa bug 0]

Nice video.

 

Foam spiders and beetles were the first ties I started with, tied this same way. Super simple , easy, and effective. The variants of materials and colors are limitless with this pattern. I usually tie them with a sparkly chenille, but lately on smaller hooks I really like the look of peacock herl for the belly.

 

This pattern would be the perfect one for any beginner to start with.

[Bruce Norikane 0]

Well done! Your video really shows how to tie this pattern.

 

This is a great fly. I've caught many fish with a foam beetle (foam body, uv ice dub, rubber legs and foam indicator.) I like the flash rib that you add. I'll try that this summer.

 

It's worth mentioning your use of a 2x short shank hook, as many won't be familiar with the Allen hooks by number. I think the short shank helps with beetle patterns. I generally use a Tiemco 2488 or Dai Ricki 125, but would use an Allen N304, if I had them.

[Troutbum11 0]

Thanks! I appreciate the input guys!