Fly Tying - Foam Ant

Often early spring can see a fly ant emergence. Never be on the stillwaters in the spring without an ant pattern!
Here we tie a simple foam and dubbing pattern. It's a quick and easy tie, but don't forget the sighting post (here we've used orange poly) as you'll never see the fly again. Thanks for watching!

[@charlesmcfarlane2082]

This is a well thought out pattern. Easy to see on the water and the profile from the bottom seems right on. I like how you post wrapped the poly yarn, makes it stand up well. I,m going to tie some up and toss them under the trees for waiting gills. Thanks for sharing.

[@twiggbarryflyfishing5849]

charles mc farlane Thanks Charles! It's fished really well for us so far. Make sure to get the post nice and straight to help it sit right. Feel free to let us know how it goes. Love to see pics! facebook.com/twiggnbarryflyfishing

[@tomhogan555]

charles mc farlane *

[@jimangela4589]

I like the use of the flat foam and the black dubbing. The legs are not necessary. Maybe a turn or two of black hackle.

[@user-ik4xf6hw8f]

Thanks for sharing. Классная муха!!!

[@PRACERZ]

Very cool, thanks !

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Enjoyed this lesson thank you sir

[@brettdman2908]

X2, thanks!!

[@matthewwierzchowski6655]

Liking the background music

[@yosushi4453]

Had to mute it. "music" was awful. Not a bad pattern though.

[@twiggbarryflyfishing5849]

Yo Sushi thanks for the feedback! We’ve had mixed reviews on the music front - appreciate your feedback.

[@bobbilly7241]

I don't like little dinky fur ants.....this will float like a cork and won't sink

[@twiggbarryflyfishing5849]

Thanks Bob. That's the idea ;) Not long now until this becomes in season over our way. Hopefully get some footage at some point of this baby in action!

[@troutbum61]

Bob Billy Don't quote me, but I think "floating" is the intention of a tier who uses a foam body.

[@joesandora9824]

@@twiggbarryflyfishing5849 Your videos are very good. However, the choice of music is very annoying.

[@frankwilliams5475]

What are the legs you used?

[@twiggbarryflyfishing5849]

Frank Williams These are just rubber legs. The kind you get from electrical products that come in strips, and I separated each strand, but you can buy them from fly stores as well.

[@brooktroutangler5917]

Ice dub?

[@twiggbarryflyfishing5849]

Brooktrout Angler just peacock

[@twiggbarryflyfishing5849]

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[@Piterszczyk]

I like everything except for the legs- just not a great fan of artificial legs of this kind- they look daft and very unnatural in my opinion.

[@twiggbarryflyfishing5849]

Appreciate the comment! I agree that it doesn't look very natural. This is definitely a near enough is good enough version for when the fish aren't picky. Do you have a pattern you prefer? Would love to see it/them if you do!

[@garethjones7182]

Strip some hackle and use the quill (or trim close with scissors to leave barbs) always better than the rubber plus they can be formed.