Ants: When little things mean a lot by Russ Forney

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Terrestrial insects are among the most prolific “hatches” on most trout streams and ants are particularly plentiful throughout the summer. While mayflies, stones, and caddis come and go in their seasons, ants are available for months at a time and fish feed regularly on these little morsels. Ant patterns are easy to tie and fish do not seem to develop an aversion to ants as quickly as they do to aquatic insect imitations. Abundant and tasty naturals that are easy to imitate Ë— the perfect ingredients for successful trout flies.The ...

 

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