Chernobyl Ant - No expensive STAMP cutters! - McFly Angler Fly Tying Tutorials

So the chernobyl ant doesn't really look like an ant. I guess its closer to maybe a hopper imitation? Even that is very suggestive. However this fly seems to produce very well, especially when trout are actively feeding on large terrestrials in the mid to late summer. Not only is this a good trout fly, but it is a great bluegill, panfish fly and bass fly as well. It floats amazingly, and is one of the best indicator type flies out there. By indicator fly, I mean a fly that is large, and able to be seen, that you can use to float a nymph, or see when a small dry fly is taken.
So they seem difficult to tie, and for the first dozen or so, you will think its tough. It will take a while to tie your first few, but once you get into a rhythm of tying these, you can crank them out quite quickly. And, the color combination is pretty much endless, with many different colors of foam and rubber legs. Also this fly does well tied in a wide range of sizes as well.
So as usual I am listing all the materials used on this fly below, with links to the fly artist where I have partnered with to provide you with a discount. Type in McFlySubs at checkout for your discount.
Hook: Daiichi 1280 in size 14 - www.flyartist....
Dubbing: Antron dubbing in orange gold - www.flyartist....
Foam: 2mm foam in gold, olive, and orange - www.flyartist....
Legs: grizzly barred rubber legs - www.flyartist....
Cement: Hard as Hull - www.flyartist....
Here is a list of the tools I used as well.
bobbin: Stonfo bobtec bobbin - www.flyartist....
Scissors: Dr. Slick all purpose 4" - www.flyartist....
Whip Finisher: Hareline whip finish tool standard - www.flyartist....
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[@JoelSzymczyk]

this was just a really good tying video. can't give much more of a compliment- really good work.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@bigpapi3636]

Takes some talent to tie that puppy. Well done Angler!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! Honestly, after doing a few, they are relatively easy.

[@RustyShacklefardd]

I love this variation. Super fun to tie. I’ve had trout pull off the legs, but the browns come in like a tank and swallow it.

[@McFlyAngler]

Lol, yeah brown trout are very aggressive little eaters.

[@willburdz]

That's neat I'll have to give it a try! Great video Shawn!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks! Yeah they are not too hard to tie honestly, and if you havent fished them before, super visible and quite effective for a wide range of fish species.

[@fernandomiron7557]

Hotro magnífico montaje se merecen un 🍺

[@homerjwinthorpe7667]

If you want foam for cheap hobby lobby has big sheets of foam for 90 cents a pop

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes they do, for sure

[@user-ei7jm6wb7t]

Awesome

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks!

[@fernandomiron7557]

👌🍺

[@McFlyAngler]

🤓

[@fernandomiron7557]

👍👏👏👏 y estupendo montaje

[@rambling_rob7035]

Nice vid McFly. Have you seen these? www.riverroadcreations.com/hoppercaddisant.htm I saw one on a TU tying vid. Look pretty handy if you're tying a lot of the same pattern.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yes, however they are expensive. For one, which only ties one size (well a range of like 2-3 hook sizes) but the same size top hopper, you will pay $10-20 depending on where you get it. For a full set, to tie a wide range of sizes, ive seen them very expensive (like $70) Kinda pricy. Getting from their site tends to be a bit cheaper, but still. For me, it takes a half second longer to tie them this way, and im quite happy with the result. But I see the allure of the cutter. You can get perfectly cut and shaped bodies every time. For me, I feel like nature isnt perfect, and having each one slightly different than the next is not a bad thing. :)

[@cfong_sports394]

Pls tie that little brookie in brown or rainbow trout colors pls and pls shout me out as chris

[@McFlyAngler]

Bro, I’m working on it, super slammed! Hahaha