Fur Ant

The Fur Ant is one of the most effective and versatile terrestrial patterns you can fish, especially in black or cinnamon. Its simple, high-floating profile closely imitates both wingless ants and spent terrestrials, making it a reliable choice throughout the season. Tied with buoyant dry-fly dubbing or natural fur, the pattern’s segmented body and sparse hackle create a realistic silhouette with just enough movement to trigger confident takes. Easy to tie and deadly on the water

The Fur Ant can be downright deadly as the dropper on a dry-dropper rig. To help it sink just a little faster and stay in the zone, tie a few versions with a subtle lead underbody—enough to break the surface film without killing the natural drift.