Stuck Up Flies use a foam strip that extends towards the tail of the pattern.   The floatation makes the tail end of the fly float upward while the weight of the dumbbell eyes cause the nose of the fly to sink downward.  The foam strip is cut from a 2mm thick foam sheet.  Attach the foam strip at the bend of the hook shank so that strip is angled slightly up.  One of my favorite "stuck up" flies incorporates a foam strip glued to the hide of a rabbit strip tail.  I call it the "Stuck-Up Bunny" and tying directions are below.

Stuck Up flies are designed to be bounced across the bottom with short strips followed by pauses.  During the pause is when this fly excels because the floating tail of the fly rises and hovers off the bottom.  The foam also makes for an exaggerated jigging action when stripped off the bottom.  This is a fantastic pattern for situations where fish are finicky.  It is especially effective on flounder, speckled trout, puppy drum and croaker.  The next time you run across some snobby, stuck-up fish give this pattern a try!

Eastern Fly Fishing - Jul/Aug 2009 p.18