Flybox - Booby Cylinders

Flybox – Booby Cylinders – Premium foam cylinders for buoyant stillwater flies.

Flybox Booby Cylinders are made from high-quality closed-cell foam, designed to add maximum buoyancy to your booby and stillwater fly patterns. Their dense construction ensures durability while keeping flies suspended just above the bottom, a proven trigger zone for trout. Easy to tie in and shape, these cylinders are ideal for a range of patterns including boobies, FABs, and floating attractor streamers. Available in multiple sizes and vibrant colors, Flybox – Booby Cylinders give tiers the flexibility to create highly effective, fish-attracting flies for stillwater fishing. Shop online or visit Drift Outfitters in Toronto for expert advice and fast shipping anywhere in Canada.

Q: What are foam products used for in fly tying?
A: Foam is a buoyant, versatile material used to create high-floating dry flies, poppers, hoppers, and attractor patterns. It adds floatation, durability, and color versatility, helping flies ride properly on the surface even in fast water.

Q: What types of foam are available for fly tying?
A: The most common types include EVA closed-cell foam sheets, cylindrical foam popper bodies, foam cylinders, pre-cut ant or hopper bodies, and adhesive-backed foam. These come in multiple colors, thicknesses, and densities for different fly applications.

Q: What makes foam so effective for fly tying?
A: Foam is lightweight, waterproof, and easy to shape. It won’t absorb water like natural materials, making it ideal for dry flies that need to stay on top or large surface patterns that need to pop or push water.

Q: Which fly patterns use foam?
A: Foam is popular in terrestrials (like hoppers, beetles, ants), poppers, gurglers, and large attractors. It’s also used for indicator flies like Chubby Chernobyls and custom floating strike indicators.

Q: How do I work with foam when tying flies?
A: Use sharp scissors or a razor blade for clean cuts. Secure foam with strong thread tension, super glue, or UV resin for added durability. For multi-layer foam patterns, use contact cement or double-sided adhesive sheets.

Q: Can foam be colored or marked?
A: Yes. You can use waterproof markers or permanent pens to add realistic details like eyes, legs, or shading. Many tiers color foam to match natural insects or to create high-visibility flies.

Q: What thickness or density should I choose?
A: Thin foam (1–2mm) is great for small dries and ants, while thicker foam (3–6mm) is best for poppers, hoppers, and large floating attractors. Soft foam provides flexibility; dense foam adds buoyancy and structure.

Q: Why carry foam products at Drift Outfitters?
A: Because foam flies catch fish everywhere. Drift Outfitters carries foam sheets, cylinders, and pre-cut bodies from Hareline, Wapsi, Flybox, and Semperfli, giving tiers everything they need to craft durable, buoyant, and fishy surface patterns.