Foam Creeper-Phil Rowley Fly Fishing

Foam Creeper
Hook: Daiichi 1120 #8-#6
Thread: MFC 6/0, or UTC 140, Olive
Body: MFC Furry Foam Body, Tan/Olive
Legs: MFC Barred Sexi-Floss
Thorax: Arizona Synthetic Peacock
Head: 2mm Sheet Foam, Tan or Olive
This pattern is intended to imitate the 'Darner' clan of dragonflies. Nymphs from this clan are fierce aggressive predators that stalk the underwater landscape like a cat. Rocks, weed beds, sunken timber and debris are favored dragon nymph haunts, typically unfriendly places to present a fly.
Using a fast sinking type VII line coupled with a short 4'-6' leader, the buoyant nature of the Foam Creeper allows you to explore dragonfly nymph habitat with minimal hang-ups. Be sure to hang on when fishing dragon nymph imitations such as the Foam Creeper as the takes are typically savage.
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[@debpaskall3061]

That furry foam is neat. Great pattern, thanks Phil.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

The Furry Foam body does work well. As soon as I saw them it screamed dragonfly nymph. Thanks, Phil

[@michaelsiedl5971]

One of my favorites yet simple but deadly

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@primal_aperture_photo]

This dragon nymph is also very interesting..I've tied and used your "Drag Queen" with a lot of success for a few summers now! I''ll give this one a try ...

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I hope the Foam Creeper performs for you as well. Cheers, Phil

[@flyfishingwithhari]

Beautiful fly. Thank you for the tutorial

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

HARI UDAYAKUMAR Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Phil

[@garyhenneberry72]

Just what I was looking for

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Gary, I am pleased that you enjoyed my video. Cheers, Phil

[@marksleeper3752]

wow nice or what kudos Phil

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Mark, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Phil

[@nikriggs9830]

Well I don’t have any of the materials you need so I’m going to have to improvise with what I got.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Nik, You can create your own bodies by gluing Furry Foam to regular 2MM or 3MM sheet foam using 3M's 777 spray adhesive. Once that is done you can cut out the foam body using a pair of scissors or foam cutter. Cheers, Phil

[@towfer374]

Could you just glue 2 pieces of 2mm foam together,form it and maybe ad some dubbing to the top with head cement to create the "fur"?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Yes, you could. In fact, you could glue a section of furry foam to 2mm or 3mm sheet foam using 3M's 555 adhesive. Thanks, Phil

[@marybyers8179]

Is the body foam thicker than 2 mm.?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

I don't think so. The bodies are 2mm sheet foam with furry foam stuck on top. Here is a link from MFC's site, www.montanafly.com/newsite/search/searchproduct.php?keywords=99-090. Cheers, Phil

[@marksleeper3752]

Hi Philip I'm having trouble finding those furry foam bodies any info where to buy them would be great thanks Mark

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Mark, they are distributed by Montana Fly Company. Any fly shop that has access to MFC products should be able to get them. I am not sure where you are based. I could ask MFC what dealers they have in your area. Thanks, Phil

[@marksleeper3752]

thanks I found one 40 north