Micro-Cellular Plastazote

Micro-Cellular Plastazote is a wonderfully buoyant closed-cell foam block you can cut and shape for booby eyes, detached bodies, beetles and popper heads.

Micro-Cellular Plastazote Key Features and Benefits

• Closed-cell structure traps air for reliable buoyancy in floating patterns.
• A deeper block can be cut into booby eyes, detachable bodies, popper heads and shellbacks.
• Easy to cut, shape and tailor to the hook rather than being limited to a preset size.
• Useful alongside foam sheets and cylinders for everything from delicate terrestrials to bold buoyant lures.

Top Tips for Using Micro-Cellular Plastazote

• Mark out matching pieces before cutting booby eyes so both sides of the fly balance.
• Use a sharp, clean blade for tidy faces and round the edges with scissors where needed.
• Test the finished foam against hook gape before fixing everything firmly.
• Save the offcuts for smaller foam ants, posts or test patterns.

Fly Patterns and Uses for Micro-Cellular Plastazote

• Booby flies – carved matching eyes with positive buoyancy.
• Foam beetles and ants – shaped bodies with a strong floating profile.
• Detached-body mayflies and daddies – lightweight sections formed to length.
• Poppers and surface lures – compact, carved heads.

Micro-Cellular Plastazote Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plastazote foam best used for?

It is ideal when you need a substantial piece of buoyant foam that can be shaped to the fly, particularly booby eyes, detached bodies and popper heads.

When is a foam sheet a better choice?

Thin closed-cell foam sheets are easier for folded beetle backs, layered ant bodies and slimmer shapes. A Plastazote block is better when you need depth or a carved profile.

What about ready-made foam cylinders?

Foam cylinders are a handy shortcut for consistent booby eyes and detached bodies. Use a Plastazote block when you want to cut a completely custom size or shape.

How do I keep both booby eyes the same size?

Mark and cut the pieces together, then trim them side by side before tying in. Keeping them matched helps the finished fly sit as intended.