Mcflyfoam Fly Tying Yarn is a polypropylene based yarn. It comes in tons of different colors and has a great number of uses. When not treated with a floatant the yarn will absorb water and sink quickly. Uses Patterns and Tying Techniques - Mcflyfoam can be used for indicators and para-posts on flies when treated with a floatant. It can also be used to create egg patterns and for crab flies. It can be used as a substitute anytime yarn or wool is called for. Comparisons Mcflyfoam vs Hareline Polypropylene Floating Yarn - The two products are made of similar materials. The Mcflyfoam will sink when not treated and comes in more colors. Example Flies Patterns - Mcflyfaom is most frequently used for egg patterns like the Glo Bug. It can also be used for parachute posts on dry flies like the Adams. The Mccrab Fly is a saltwater crab pattern tied using Mcflyfoam. Pack Size and Physical Description Approximate Dimensions - Individual fibers are roughly 6 inches in length. Pack Size - The pack is 6x3 inches and about a half-inch thick. **These sizes may vary based on manufacturer packaging**
Patterns and Tying Techniques - Mcflyfoam can be used for indicators and para-posts on flies when treated with a floatant. It can also be used to create egg patterns and for crab flies. It can be used as a substitute anytime yarn or wool is called for.
Mcflyfoam vs Hareline Polypropylene Floating Yarn - The Magnum Rabbit Strips are wider and thicker than the regular Hareline Rabbit Strips. The increased width and hair thickness give larger flies a more full profile and can be seen more easily by hungry fish. Hareline’s regular Rabbit Strips come in pack sizes of four strips whereas Magnum Rabbit Strips come in pack sizes of three strips.
Patterns - Mcflyfaom is most frequently used for egg patterns like the Glo Bug. It can also be used for parachute posts on dry flies like the Adams. The Mccrab Fly is a saltwater crab pattern tied using Mcflyfoam.
Approximate Dimensions - Individual fibers are roughly 6 inches in length.
Pack Size - The pack is 6x3 inches and about a half-inch thick.
**These sizes and dimensions may vary based on manufacturer changes**