Rainy's Cross Link Sheet Foam

Rainy’s Cross Link Sheet Foam – Durable, buoyant foam for hoppers, terrestrials & poppers.

Rainy’s Cross Link Sheet Foam is a high-quality, closed-cell foam designed to add buoyancy, durability, and color to your flies. Its dense, cross-linked structure makes it perfect for tying foam-bodied terrestrials like hoppers, beetles, and ants, as well as poppers, gurglers, and attractor patterns. Easy to cut, shape, and stack, this foam provides a consistent, professional finish while keeping your flies riding high on the water. Available in a variety of colors, Rainy’s Cross Link Sheet Foam is an essential material for tiers who want to craft durable, realistic, and fish-catching patterns that float all day long. Shop online or visit Drift Outfitters in Toronto for expert advice and fast shipping anywhere in Canada.

An industry standard. Durable and condensed closed-cell foam. Comes in five different thicknesses in a wide array of colors. 1 sheet per pack.

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.