Split Foam Back™ - Trico

Think tiny midge, big attitude. The Split Foam Back™ - Trico started life on the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River and now shows up at every hatch with the subtle confidence of a fly that knows how to float (and how to get noticed).

Who it’s for: anglers who want a realistic midge pattern that offers visual appeal and just enough buoyancy to stay in the strike zone. Perfect for dry-dropper setups, stealthy river mornings, or when the trout are being unreasonable.

Key Features & Design

• Origin: Engineered from midge patterns used on the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River.
• Construction: Incorporates a small section of dense foam to enhance appearance and durability.
• Design detail: Distinct split down the back for a lifelike silhouette and subtle surface presence.
• Function: Adds a slight bit of buoyancy—enough to keep the fly visible and in the zone without shouting “float here!”

Performance & Benefits

This isn’t foam for foam’s sake. The dense foam back does two helpful things: it improves the fly’s profile so trout see the right shape at a glance, and it adds measured buoyancy so the fly rides the film instead of drowning mid-act. Translation: fewer missed rises, fewer reties, and more time pretending you meant that heroic cast.

Whether you’re teasing picky fish at first light or using it as a subtle indicator in a dry-dropper rig, the Split Foam Back™ - Trico keeps presentations honest. Built for careful anglers who like to make their river stories more believable, and their weekends more exciting. AXG Life — Life, Adventure-Ready.

Ready to fish?

Toss a pack of Split Foam Back™ - Trico into your fly box and start making better campfire stories. Add to cart and give your next hatch a run for its money.