Sandwhich Beetle – Jerry Darkes

From Mad River Outfitters:
“Today we have guest Jerry Darkes come on to show you how to tie a Sandwhich Beetle! Jerry has been a longtime friend of Mad River Outfitters and has been helping out with the shop for nearly 25 years!”

Materials list:
Hook: Daiichi 1310 or equivalent, #14
Thread: UTC 70D, black
Underbody: Natural or synthetic dry fly dubbing, black
Foam: 1.5mm -2mm foam sheeting, black with a brighter color such as orange or yellow.
Glue together as a single sheet using a spray adhesive. Cut into strips between 1/8”–
¼” (4mm-5mm) wide.
Legs: Montana Fly Company Speckled Sexi Floss- size fine, in brown, olive, tan.

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