Ant misbehavin

[Fred H. 0]

A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by fhani:

 

Ant misbehavin

 

[Fred H. 0]

on a size 18 hook a little detail goes a long way.This is a no frills fishing pattern constructed out of thread and mono . Will take longer to tie than a wooly bugger but should outlast a handful of them.

Fred

[Flyfisher13 0]

You guys in the realistic flying are really talented. I have seen several of the flies in the database and they are awesome. Some if you didn't know they were flies you couldn't tell. I like the ant. keep up the great work.

[Fred H. 0]

Thanks Flyfisher 13. I know this will work on gills. I wonder if the bows would like it?

FRed

[Fred H. 0]

I wonder if the bows would like it?

 

Most definitely, at least until the little bugger stings them. Another great looking fly Fred.

Thanks. Under macro the mono legs I think could have looked better . I think I will try black paintbrush bristles on the next one.

Fred

[Horseshoes 0]

Thanks for putting in the instructions.

[Fred H. 0]

No problem . Happy to share.

Fred

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

thanks for posting this one fred I really like it and the trout love them I tied up a half dozen for my favorite small creek

[Fred H. 0]

Now that makes me happy.

"Liked your pattern , tied some , caught some".

Thanks for the feedback Paul.

Fred

[smallieFanatic 0]

Now that is one cool pattern. I like it very much.

 

 

 

Jan

[Fred H. 0]

Now that is one cool pattern. I like it very much.

 

 

 

Jan

thanks Jan. You should try some they are easy and a lot of fun .If for no other reason than to sit them on your tying bench to look at.

Fred

[jimmywhiplash 0]

Hi fred Its been a while, just love your ant looks real fishy

[BigDaddyHub 0]

just lurk in the shadows in this forum, but always find myself commenting on your submissions, Fred. Great talent...looking forward to your future submissions

[smallieFanatic 0]

Now that is one cool pattern. I like it very much.

 

 

 

Jan

thanks Jan. You should try some they are easy and a lot of fun .If for no other reason than to sit them on your tying bench to look at.

Fred

 

 

 

Maybe I will, it looks like a fun one to tie.

 

 

 

 

Jan

[BruceC 0]

Hey Fred. Very nicely done. Since you mentioned the legs, even though they look great, you might consider trying Paul Whillock's Japanese Nymph legs. They seem to hold a very nice bend without heating. They make for a nice, sharp jointed look especially with a dab of head cement to create the joint. I'm sure you must know about them but I thought I would mention it.

 

Best,

Bruce C