rbob 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Winged McMurray Ants. Balsa wood abdomen/head; Moose body hair legs; Produce bag wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaFly 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 How are the heads attached to the hook shank? (thread? wire?) Have you used them yet? I'm curious as to how sturdy they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 A timeless pattern. These guys REALLY work. The trick is finding the Balso dowells. Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbob 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 The two balsa pieces (abdomen and head) are threaded and glued onto a short piece of 8 lb. mono which is melted at each end to prevent the balsa from pulling off. This is the weak link in the construction. They are NOT super durable but fish well enough to make it worth it. They always stay on the surface - and no floatant is needed. The wing material is reflective which makes them easy to see, especially on relatively slow stream flows.Yes I have used them. The takes are very confident. I used to sell kits that contained all the supplies needed to make a lifetime supply, including detailed instructions. I did a McMurray Ant construction seminar at a local shop and most first timer were pretty successful making the bodies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbob 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 They are not made using balsa dowels. They are shaped from square stock using an emery board. See above regarding my kits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feathers5 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2014 I bought square balsa dowels at a craft store to make mine. I took some sandpaper to them to round them. I made some for nostalgia sake and they work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
