Tying a Foam Topped Riffle Hitch Tube

Step by step Instructions for a simple variation on the riffle hitch tube. The foam top on this version adds extra buoyancy and resistance helping to keep the fly in the surface making this a great choice for summer surface fishing.

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Materials used
Tube: 1/8 inch OD plastic tube
Thread: 8/0
Wing: Bucktail or other hair
Top: 2mm foam

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