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Transpar-Ant

 
tied by flyfishingheaven
Fly Type: Terrestrials & Midges,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Western Canada,
Imitation: Ants/Beetles,
Material List*:
Hook: Dai-Riki #305 size 14
Butt: Red 8/0 Thread and epoxy
Head: Black 8/0 and epoxy
Hackle: Black
*Materials with links give you direct access to that product at the J. Stockard store.
Tying Instructions: 1. Create the butt of the ant with the red thread
2. Create the head of the ant with black thread
3. Epoxy both the head and the butt to create the transparent look
4. Tie in and hackle the fly.