Foam Beetle Fly Tying Materials

Beetles are a must have pattern in the summertime, and trout definitely have a sweet tooth for them. We generally tie these in black, but olives and greens can be good options as well! Tie in sizes 12-20, and fish them tight to the bank.

Materials:

• Hook: Daiichi 1280
• Thread: UTC 140 Denier
• Body: 2mm foam
• Underbody: Peacock or Black Ice Dub
• Sighter: Orange 2mm Foam
• Legs: Black Krystal Flash