Tying the Chernobyl Ant - Dressed Irons

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Chernobyl Ant.
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Hook: Mustad R74, #2 - 12
Thread: Wapsi UTC 140 Denier, Brown
Body: 2mm foam, Brown over Orange
Hot Spots: 2mm foam, Yellow & White
Legs: Medium Round Rubber, Black
The Chernobyl Ant is a well know terrestrial fly that is easy to tie, rides high in the water and works great for coldwater as well as warmwater species. This one is tied on a 4X long streamer hook but you can tie it on a 2X all the way up to a 5X long hook for whatever you fishing situation needs. Popular colors are all Black, Black over White, Brown over Yellow, Chartreuse over White and all Yellow. There are lots over different "versions" of the Chernobyl Ant, this is a simple version that I like to tie. - - Enjoy
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[@timothyhopkins5008]

I was watching this video and when you got to putting the indicators on, gave me the idea of put on the white wool material and convert this ant pattern into a double foam chubby Chernobyl

[@DressedIrons]

That is one of the great things about the Chernobyl Ant (and fly tying in general) it is so easy to add or subtract materials to make it work in all sorts of situations. God idea! - Ian Anderson

[@timothyhopkins5008]

@@DressedIronsthanks Ian, I appreciate your comment

[@timothyhopkins5008]

@@DressedIrons forgot to mention that I would also tie in a tippet ring while laying down my thread, so when I’m done it can be used as is or for a adjustable dry/dropper rig

[@DressedIrons]

@@timothyhopkins5008 Interesting thought. Makes sense if you think you might be tying in a dropper. I like the idea. - Ian Anderson

[@timothyhopkins5008]

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[@donpavich7862]

Nice tie. Excellent fly pattern. I used widows web for the indicator and added krystal flash for the tail. Also used dubbing for the underbody. Fly worked Excellent. Thanks for the video. More of a modified chernobyl ant. Mixing things up a bit.

[@DressedIrons]

Thank you, I am glad you like the fly and video. This is great fly for "mixing things up" for all sorts of fishing needs. - Ian Anderson

[@garyhefford5293]

I'm going to give this one a try: It looks like an excellent grasshopper imitation. Thanks again.

[@DressedIrons]

I am glad you like the fly and video. It is a fantastic hopper imitation and excellent for a "hopper/dropper" rig in warmwater as well as coldwater fishing. - Ian Anderson

[@jamesvatter5729]

That's certainly a change of pace pattern for you, Ian!

[@DressedIrons]

I like tying the classic patterns (as well as modern) but there are many "bread & butter" patterns that are not the most elegant but they get the job done. They deserve their recognitions as well. - Ian Anderson