Body
cork body (saltwater
popper)
silk floss
body (dry fly)
Materials used to create bodies are the most varied of all fly parts. Fly tyers are always searching out new materials that are more representative of the natural the fly attempts to suggest. Yarns, silk, feathers, cork, latex, fur, plastic, foam, chenille, mylar, epoxy are just a few.
Body shape is influenced by bulk of materials, hook shape (of which there are many), and layering of materials. Length is exaggerated by use of long feathers, fur or synthetic materials extending well beyond the bend of the hook.
body of feathers (saltwater
fly)
wrapped peacock herl
body (nymph)
