Catch in the thread behind the eye
Tie in the foam wedge along the shank of the hook
Dub the thread and form a neat body.
Pull the foam forward and secure with two wraps of thread.
in a sighter tag - different colours can be useful ...
Dub the thread again and wrap in front and behind the sighter tag
Whip finish behind the eye and trim the sighter tag to length
Check the tag is sitting upright and in line with the hook shank.
Beetle Group 1: Orange and pink sighters are my main choice
Beetle Group 2: Black foam works well, especially if ...
Catch 1: A decent fish succumbs to the lure of the beetle
Catch 2: A better fish graces the net after falling ...
Underside: The all-important fish-eye view
Plant: In the warmer months, bank-side vegetation is ...
