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Foam Beetle
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Rocky Mountain Fly Design
Matched on Rocky Mountain West, terrestrial flies, trout. Colorado tier and shop lead for Rocky Mountain trout, bass, and predator patterns.
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Matched on Rocky Mountain West, terrestrial flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.
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Beetles constitute a staggering percentage of the terrestrial insects trout eat, yet they receive a fraction of the attention lavished on hoppers and ants. This foam beetle corrects the oversight with a shellback design that lands with a soft plop, a peacock herl underbody that provides flash and movement, and an indicator post so you can see it among the real beetles on the water. It is the overlooked middle child of the terrestrial family, and like most overlooked middle children, it outperforms expectations when given the opportunity.
Quick Facts
Where to Fish It
Frying Pan River
CO · Tailwater
Henry's Fork
ID · Spring Creek
Ruby River
MT · Freestone River
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