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Bubba's Foam Assassin Tan

Dry Fly · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

  • Hook 2X-long dry/terrestrial hook, 8-12
  • Thread Tan 70 denier / 6/0

Materials

  • Body/back Tan closed-cell foam (2 layers, strip)
  • Underbody Tan/amber synthetic dubbing (small amount)
  • Legs Tan/pumpkin round rubber legs (2-3 pairs)
  • Indicator Bright poly or foam tab (orange/pink) (small tab)

How to tie it

  1. Lay a thread base and tie in a strip of tan foam at the bend for the segmented back/body.
  2. Dub a sparse tan underbody, then fold the foam forward and lock it in segments to form the body.
  3. Tie in tan/pumpkin rubber legs each side at the mid and rear for movement.
  4. Add a bright sighter tab on top and shape the front foam into a small head.
  5. Whip finish under the head and cement.

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