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How to make a foam spider?

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i have the foam spider bodies and i have the legs. but i dont exactly know how to make a foam spider. i have heard that they work well and have SEEN them produce also. but i dont know how to make one! could someone please help me. thanks.

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I use dry fly hooks.

 

A layer of 6/0 the color of the body is my choice on the shank.

 

Tie in at mid-shank near the middle of the body with about 4 wraps.

 

I usually use 2 short pieces of rubber leg material tied in similiar to this this hopper.IPB Image

 

Sometimes I also use something to make it easier for me to see.

 

I also sometimes have the body divided into 3 segments and I whip finish under the body. A bit of head or flex cement does not hurt either.

 

Also, I usually use a hook size that is as long as the body and as light a wire as possible.

 

Good luck and let us know how you make out.

 

Dave

 

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sniksoh im not trying to tie any one in particular but i found a nice one on the fly of the month at www.warmwaterflyfisher.com

 

thanks for the advice dave

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ok thanks! i made one based on the pattern at warm water fly fisher and i like it! it sux cuz i thought i had black bodies, but i dont...so i had to use brown.

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