Hareline 3mm Fly Foam

Hareline 3mm Fly Foam is a 3 mm plain foam sheet for fuller terrestrial bodies, backs and other foam components. The greater thickness creates a more pronounced, dimensional profile than thin sheet material and provides more material for shaping larger details.

Construction and use

Cut a strip or shape from the sheet with scissors, a sharp knife, a punch or a matching cutter. On the hook, secure the foam with broad, even thread wraps; excessive tension can cut its edge. A thread base or foam-compatible adhesive may help stabilise a component before further tying. Thickness increases the profile and the amount of buoyant material, but it does not determine the behaviour of a finished fly by itself: the hook, eyes and weight of the remaining materials also matter.

• Form: smooth, cuttable foam sheet with an exact thickness of 3 mm.
• Preparation: cut strips, backs and pattern-specific shapes from the sheet.
• Uses: fuller terrestrial bodies, backs and larger foam components.
• Selection: choose the thickness according to the required profile and available space on the hook shank.