dwiltshire 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2010 It's that time of year again. The flying ants are showing and, when they blow onto the water, you can expect some exciting sport with some terrestrial imitations: Hook: Varivas 2200BL-B #16 Thread: Sheer 14/0, grey Butt: Pearl tinsel Body: Spectrablend, black / peacock blend Thorax: Squirrel Wing: White CDC If it sinks (or if you make it sink!) watch the leader for takes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyderaght 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Nice-was on a lake in BC when a huge carpenter ant hatch erupted. I saw trout that I didn't believe in that lake even existed. once they fill up on ants, that's it for a day or 2. marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokinprice 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 Great ants. I just found one on my shoulder tonight. I will be tying some myself soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwiltshire 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 They can be gone as quickly as they arrive.. worth carrying an imitation though. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Boyer 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2010 It always pays to have some ants, both terrestrial and flying, in the arsenal. Fine pattern, Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie998brown 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2010 Wow. Nice pictures. I love to see ants that are on marching. But I don't like those flying ants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Scott 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 I agree - those are great photos! I haven't seen too many flying ants where I fish, but I know of a little stream where a flying ant pattern does well on the brown trout. Ian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites