Foam

[Johnwvan 0]

I have a sheet of yellow foam about 2mm thick. How wide do I cut to

use for mayfly extended bodys or can't I? The last one I tied was

a #10 Paradrake using elk hair.---Thanks---John

[fshrmanms 0]

his link might help:

[flytire 0]

try some of these links

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=tying+a+foam+extended+body+mayfly&hl=en&rlz=1G1TSNACENUS400&tbm=vid&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=iMH5T6-DBMaz6wHHqrHMBg&ved=0CA8Q_AUoAw&biw=1366&bih=643

[Johnwvan 0]

Thanks, I tried the first gent from Scotlands method and I used

2mm cut to 2mm wide for a 2mm square pc. He used 3-4mmbut mine

looks plenty wide.---John

[Johnwvan 0]

Thanks for the links. I tried the tapered method too. Off to find

some white foam for Hex hatch.---John

[Piker20 0]

I tie following the first method. I found having 6 little tied off bumps was too many and the fish couldn't pull the fly under. I now have 3 tied off bumps and then use a length half that of the 3 bumps to tie down to the hook. Nothing more anoying than pulling fish up from the depths only to find they can't take the damn fly.

[perchjerker 0]

The width would be a function of the hook size to maintain 'balance' and 'proportions'. I don't personally feel that this is a "one size fits all" situation.

 

Cheers!

[Johnwvan 0]

Thats what the wedge shape is for. Different sizes and proportions

as per the length and girth of the abdomen and thoractical area.

I have studied entomology as long as I have been fly fishing and

am well aware of the length and gape sizes of hooks per various

sizes. One size fits all is for "blue light specials". Thank you

for pointing this out, I can use all the help I can get.---John

[flytire 0]

I have studied entomology as long as I have been fly fishing and

am well aware of the length and gape sizes of hooks per various

sizes.

 

click on the following link and download the step by step directions for the mayfly duns. each step by step provides the foam sizes you might need to tie each size

 

http://www.jsonsweden.com/en/step-by-step-instructions-fly-tying

 

theres even a tying guide for proportions

 

http://www.jsonsweden.com/shop/26077/art30/10952230-59584d-TG_May_Dun.pdf

[Piker20 0]

Great links.

[Johnwvan 0]

Thanks!!! All here have been a great help!---John