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PowerBaitHeppy
10-31-2006, 03:53 PM
So, who's got the best black foam beetles? I'd like to see some pics, if possible.

I need to find a good pattern...
nightfish
10-31-2006, 04:09 PM
I'm partial to this one
Junthor
10-31-2006, 04:43 PM
this one is a winner every time....


http://tinyurl.com/wcvjz



sorry if it doesn't help ;)
Señorfish
10-31-2006, 05:03 PM
Here's my Beetle
JayMorr
10-31-2006, 06:00 PM
"MC Grand"

MC-Grand (http://www.flyfishermanforum.com/PhotoPost/showphoto.php/photo/21/sort/1/cat/521/page/1)
Lonnie
10-31-2006, 06:10 PM
One thing I miss about the south is the yearly "hatch" of "Junebugs" and "Japanese Beatles" Both are on the big side, but the junebugs are HUGE (over an inch long). Think size 6 or 8. the fun part was as kids we would catch them, tie some sewing string to their hind leg and have a flying pet for the afternoon. Good times.

The japanese beatles are smaller but more plentiful. The trout in the south are opportunistic so you can get them to come up to these fairly easily. Guys would tie fancy patterns with green metal florists foil. The were more for catching fishermen than fish I think.

http://www.knottsislandonline.com/nature/insects/junebug.htm

http://flytyingforum.com/uploads/thumbm_img3fd2719acaa5b.jpg
nightfish
10-31-2006, 06:17 PM
Japanese beetle (not foam)
MichaelBolton
10-31-2006, 09:29 PM
the only beetle I use is a black beetle on strawberry........works everytime.
My Tight Line
10-31-2006, 09:52 PM
the only beetle I use is a black beetle on strawberry........works everytime.

Nice!
What time of year?
MichaelBolton
10-31-2006, 10:02 PM
usually in early summer when the grass is really starting to get taller around the edges. I usually use my sinking line and tie on a black beetle and a pheasanttail. works pretty well, usually on the rainbows.
wildnative
10-31-2006, 11:34 PM
PBH
I've got the best beetle pattern. How many do you need? They even sing, "I wanna Hold Your Hand!"
cheech
11-01-2006, 02:04 AM
Here's my Beetle


Very nice beetle.

I like it a lot.
powerbait
11-01-2006, 03:06 AM
I tie one similar to Nightfish's, only with rubber legs instead of tinsel. I tie them in black and in tan. A breeze to tie and very effective. I'm not sure a lot of bells and whistles add much to a beetle pattern.
PowerBaitHeppy
11-01-2006, 03:57 PM
I just wanted to see what kind of variations some of you used on your beetles.

I'm going to attempt to tie up a handful -- they look like a very simple tie. I guess you could get extreme, and make it complicated, but really, it's just a beetle!
Sutah
11-01-2006, 05:19 PM
Something to try is different colors. I most always use black foam, but use different colored under bodies. My three favorite colors are peacock, light tan or off yellow and purple. I do the same thing with GT triple doubles and some other ant patterns. Generally, peacock on sunny-bright days and tan or purple on rainy and or cloudy days.