Better Terrestrials with Fly Tying Foam Cutters
If you've ever tried to hand-cut a hopper body only for it to look like it was chewed by a weed whacker, you'll know why fly tying foam cutters are a total game-changer. There's a certain charm to "rustic" flies, sure, but when you're trying to churn out a dozen consistent beetles for a weekend trip, scissors can quickly become your worst enemy. Foam is a forgiving material to fish, but it's a notoriously finicky one to shape by hand. One slip of the blade and your high-floating terrestrial looks more like a lopsided piece of trash than a meal for a hungry trout. ...