Tying The Indicator Beetle

The Indicator Beetle is a go to high country fly for us throughout the season! Easy to drift and tough to sink this foam pattern has earned it's place in my back country box time and time again!  

Materials List 

Hook - Any Curved Caddis Hook sizes #6 through #16

Thread - 8/0 or 70 Denier Black 

Body Foam - 2mm Black Foam 

Indicator Foam - 2mm Yellow Foam  

Indicator Post - Orange Antron Yarn

Underbody - Peacock Herl

Legs - Black Krystal Flash 

Tools Required 

Vise 

Scissors

Bobbin

Whip Finish