Carpenter Ant

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Description

Rainy's Carpenter Ant is a highly effective pattern known for its effectiveness in enticing fish. Featuring a high-visibility post, this fly remains visible in various weather conditions, ensuring anglers can track its movement easily. The multi-colored body provides a distinct hot spot, attracting fish and increasing the likelihood of strikes. Hook size 12-14

Pro Tip

Fish the Rainy’s Carpenter Ant along grassy banks, under overhanging vegetation, or in eddies where ants are likely to collect. Use a dead drift for a natural presentation, but don’t hesitate to add slight twitches to mimic the movement of a struggling ant. Pair it with a dropper nymph to cover subsurface feeders while maintaining the buoyancy of the ant pattern.

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Recipe

  • Hook: Standard Dry Fly Hook – Sizes 12–16
  • Thread: Black or Brown – 6/0 or 140 Denier
  • Body: Black Pre-Formed Foam Ant Body
  • Legs: Medium Black Rubber Legs
  • Wings (Optional): Sparse Poly Yarn or Z-Lon
  • Sighter: Bright Colored Foam or Yarn
  • Head: Thread Finish

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From: Ralph Long