Wapsi Foam Ant Body Small Black - B2100 | High-Visibility Fly Tying Foam

Overview

The Wapsi Foam Ant Body Small Black is a white-tipped, hi-visibility foam post designed for ant fly patterns. Cut from a soft foam cylinder, each body is pre-sized for consistent tying and ready to use in your next pattern. The white tip offers an immediate visual cue during assembly, and you can keep it white or color it to suit your pattern and lighting conditions.

What is included

• Ten lightweight foam ant bodies per pack
• Pre-cut to a consistent size for predictable results
• Model number B2100
• Color: small black with a white tip for visibility

Key benefits

• Hi-visibility white tip helps you track alignment while tying
• Soft foam is easy to handle and accepts marker color if you want to customize
• Compact form supports a range of ant fly patterns

Real-life use cases

Ideal for classic black ant patterns and other small imitators. The pre-cut bodies deliver a clean silhouette, while the white tip catches light for better reference during delicate wraps. The lightweight material helps maintain your pattern balance when working at the vise.

How to use

• Prepare thread and hook, then position the foam body along the shank
• Secure with tight wraps and trim as needed
• Decide to leave the white tip for visibility or color it with a marker
• Finish with your chosen tying technique to complete the pattern

Care and storage

Store in a dry, cool place and keep in the original packaging to preserve shape and alignment.

Why choose Wapsi

Wapsi provides practical, reliable fly-tying components. The foam ant body is lightweight, consistent in size, and designed to integrate with your existing materials for a clean, natural-looking finish.