| The Black Ant Fly |
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| Written by Paul S. | |||||
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 The black ant fly is one of my favorite terrestrial patterns in fly fishing, partly because of how easy it is to tie, but also because trout eagerly gobble these flies up - see the section on trout diet. They should be fished in the surface film or just below the surface, so if you use any floatant, keep it sparse. The banks are the best place to cast this fly to since most ants find there way into the water at that point.
These flies can be tough to see, so focus on where the fly should be after each cast. Sometimes it helps to have the ant tied onto a dry fly or hopper to help create a focal point. Set the hook after any trout rise in the area you think your fly should be if you lose sight of it.
INSTRUCTIONS HOOK: Standard Dry Fly (TMC 100) THREAD: Black BODY/HEAD: Black Thread (dubbing is optional on larger sizes) LEGS: Black Hackle Tie on the black thread and wind to the bend. Build up body so that it is bulkiest in the center and tapers behind and forward. Tie in hackle near center of the shank and give it 3-4 turns. Tie off the thread and trim the excess. Build the head the same way you did the body. Trim the thread, whip finish, and add head cement. For a stronger fly add a touch of Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails to the head and body.  Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites          
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