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Fly tying foam is one of the most versatile materials available to modern fly tyers. Lightweight, durable and highly buoyant, it can be used to create everything from realistic mayflies and daddy long legs to hoppers, beetles, terrestrials, booby eyes and floating indicators.
Whether you're tying delicate dry flies or highly visible stillwater patterns, foam provides excellent flotation while remaining easy to cut, shape and work with at the vice.
At Kindale Fly Fishing you'll find one of the UK's largest selections of fly tying foam, including our popular Candy Foam Cylinders, Candy Foam Blocks and a growing range of specialist foam products suitable for trout, salmon and predator flies.
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Which size Foam Cylinder do I need?
For foam cylinders, the size you choose often depends on the hook size and the type of fly you are tying. Here's a general guide for what size foam cylinder is suitable for specific hook sizes and patterns:
2.8mm - 3mm
Best for crane fly detached bodies and paraposts
Can also be used for the thorax cover on a balloon caddis
3.5mm
Ideal for larger paraposts and small foam beetle bodies
Can be used for tiny suspender buzzers
4mm
Suitable for small FAB blobs and suspender buzzers
5mm
Works well for small popper fry patterns or as a post on a suspender buzzer
Can also be used for size 10 FAB patterns
6mm
Great for smoker flies, popper fry, and FABs
7mm - 9mm
Perfect for large smoker patterns, popper fry, bass bugs, and large terrestrial patterns
These are general suggestions, but fly tyers may tweak sizes depending on personal preferences or specific fishing conditions.
Why Use Foam for Fly Tying?
Foam has become one of the most popular materials in fly tying because it offers several advantages:
- Excellent buoyancy
- Extremely lightweight
- Durable and fish resistant
- Easy to cut and shape
- Available in a huge range of colours and sizes
- Suitable for beginners and experienced tyers alike
Unlike natural materials, foam won't absorb water, helping your flies stay afloat even after catching multiple fish.