dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2007 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniksoh 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2007 there are quite a few foam spiders out there...do you have a pic of the one you are trying to tie? sniksoh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teioneon 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2007 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. 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2007 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2007 o and on the foam body, does the fat end or the skinny end go in front? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teioneon 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2007 Sorry about that omission. Small end of body goes by the hook eye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2007 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites