Fancy Foam Back
$2.75
The Fancy Foam Back is a variation of the original Foam Back Emerger that was invented in the early 1990’s by John Tavenner, a guide on the San Juan River. The original Foam Wing Emerger is an excellent imitation for emerging blue-winged olives and Tricos in sizes 20-24. In larger sizes 16-18, they work well for emerging pale morning duns and red quills. The Fancy Foam Back may be the ultimate guide fly because it is quick and easy to tie, durable, and just plain works. The abdomen is thin and sparse and highlighted with a flashy dubbing for the thorax.
Description
The Fancy Foam Back is a variation of the original Foam Back Emerger that was invented in the early 1990’s by John Tavenner, a guide on the San Juan River. A Fancy Foam Back may be the ultimate guide fly because it is quick and easy to tie, durable, and just plain works. The abdomen is thin and sparse and highlighted with a flashy dubbing for the thorax.
Fishing Strategies:
A Fancy Foam fishes well under a wide range of conditions but it remains most effective during the peak of a Blue-Winged Olive hatch. This pattern is especially effective on the swing when trout are keying on swimming Baetis nymphs. We recommend larger sizes in the spring (#18-20) and gradually fish smaller sizes (#22-24) as the season progresses. A size 24 (available by special order) works well in the winter for emerging midge pupa.
Recipe:
Hook: #18-22 Tiemco 101
Tail: Saddle Hackle
Thread: Olive UTC 70 Denier
Wing: White Closed-cell Foam
Thorax: Custom dubbing blend
Additional information
| Color | Brown, Gray, Olive |
|---|---|
| Size | 20 |
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