Try Flycraft LEGstuff for realistic legs or use a turn or two of black hackle. A legless version has proven effective. Simply wrap the hook with Peacock herl.
Tying instruction will be found on the inside and back of the label.
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| ultraBEETLE Bodies |
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| ultraBEETLES are available in 3 sizes as shown on the label, black only. The soft compressable foam rectangles may not look much like a beetle, but the your tying thread will do most of the shaping. Unlike the legs of the superANTS, the body is tied in at the bend, facing backwards and the the legs are tied on hook shank. The body is then brought forward over the legs and tied off with half hitches or a whip finsh to form the head. Finish off by trimming the head to whatever size or shape you want. Try Flycraft LEGstuff for realistic legs or use a turn or two of black hackle. A legless version has proven effective. Simply wrap the hook with Peacock herl. Tying instruction will be found on the inside and back of the label. |
| The individual bodies are attached at the corners and are easily pulled apart as shown. Each have the same proportions. | 
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| ultraBEETLES can be tied as long bodied or oval and round bodied beetles. Left to right: 1. Large long body with LEGstuff legs. 2. Large short round body. Underbody of peacock herl.
3. Medium round body with short LEGstuff legs. 4. Small round body with herl underbody. And, of course, you can use hackle to simulate legs. |
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