Flying Ant
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Description
The Flying Ant is a highly effective pattern favored by anglers for high country lakes and beaver ponds. Its versatility allows for various fishing techniques, including wet, dry, and dead drift presentations. This pattern has a reputation for driving fish into a feeding frenzy. Hook Size 12-16
Pro Tip
Fish the Flying Ant during warm, humid days or after rain, especially in areas near overhanging vegetation or along grassy banks. Present it with a dead drift to mimic a naturally floating ant. For added effectiveness, use it in a dry-dropper rig with a small nymph underneath to target fish feeding just below the surface. Choose wing materials with a slight shimmer to increase visibility and attraction.
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Recipe
- Hook: dry-fly or emerger hook, size 12-16
- Thread: black or dark brown, 8/0 or equivalent fine thread
- Tail: a few black or dark brown hackle fibers
- Body: black or dark brown foam or dubbing, tapered
- Wing: short upright poly yarn or foam post, cream or tan color
- Legs: black rubber legs (one pair each side)
- Hackle: stiff dry-fly hackle in dark brown or black, palmered once
- **Head: **thread wraps finished with clear varnish or head cement
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From: thefeatherbender.com