Foam Slice Frog

The Foam Slice Frog is a highly effective topwater fly pattern designed to imitate a frog sitting on the surface of the water or making subtle, erratic movements to trigger predatory strikes. Its unique foam construction provides buoyancy and durability, allowing it to stay on the surface and create a noticeable disturbance that mimics a frog’s natural action. This fly excels when fished in areas like lily pads, reed beds, and around submerged structures where frogs are common prey.

Before your first cast, dip just the front third of the fly — the foam slice and head — into the water and shake it once. This pre-loads the surface film around the foam so the frog “micro-sinks” on the pause and then slowly rises. That tiny sinking-then-lift sequence mimics how real frogs tense their legs before kicking, and it’s a trigger fish almost never see from standard poppers. Use it when fish follow but won’t commit.