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Flying Black Ant
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Tied by: Ian Mitchell
From: Bentleigh East, Outside U.S./Canada
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Material
Hook: 18 light gauge hook (Kamasan Whisker Barb is
Thread: Black Uni-thread 8/0
Abdomen: Black thread
Thorax: Two fine strands of peacock herl
Wing: White Antron fibres
Head: Black thread
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Instructions
- Place hook in vise with at least half of the bend protruding from the top of the jaws.
- Tie thread on to the middle of the hook and wind towards the rear, to a point 1/3 to ‡ the way around the bend.
- Form the tapered shape of the abdomen by winding the thread forward and back 6 - 8 layers, remembering that the abdomen should be slightly less than a third of the hook shank. For extra strength you an varnish the abdomen lightly.
- Once the abdomen is finished, wind the thread forward 3 to 4 turns, leaving a narrow gap before starting the thorax.
- Tie in two strands of peacock herl with a fine quill. Trim off excess and wind the thread forward approximately 2/3 along the hook (the length of the thorax).
- Form the thorax (and impressionistic legs) by winding both strands of herl forward one at a time. Make about 7 - 8 turns for each strand. Tie off and trim excess herl.
- Wind the thread forward to the eye, then wind 3- 4 layers of thread to form the base of the head (leave a small gap between the thorax and head.
- Tie in a small bunch of antron fibres on top of the half formed head, extending backwards past the bend of the hook. Trim off excess antron, and whip finish a neat head. Varnish.
Fishing Tips:
My ant pattern is fairly simple, as it uses common materials and simple techniques. Because it is a small light gauge hook, and with the aid of the peacock and antron, this fly will sit on the surface film. To make the fly sit upright on the water, you can, if you choose, flare the antron wings down each side of the fly.
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