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, used to secure materials and shape the fly Body: Black pre-formed foam ant body, segmented into thorax and abdomen for a lifelike profile Legs: Medium black rubber legs tied to the sides of the thorax for movement Wings (Optional): Sparse poly yarn or Z-lon, tied flat to suggest wing stubs or sheen Sighter: Brightly colored foam or yarn tied on top for visibility in rough water Head: Thread finish to cleanly define the fly's front end