Few events create as much excitement as a flying ant fall, and this premium Flying Ant is built to capitalize on those unforgettable feeding frenzies. Featuring a buoyant foam body, realistic biot wings, and a full collar of premium hackle, this pattern perfectly imitates a winged ant struggling helplessly on the surface.
The closed-cell foam body keeps the fly riding naturally in the film while providing exceptional flotation, even after repeated fish. Carefully positioned goose biot wings create a lifelike silhouette that trout instantly recognize, while the premium hackle supports the fly on the surface and imparts subtle movement with every ripple and twitch. The contrasting foam abdomen gives the fly a distinct ant profile that stands out without appearing unnatural.
Dead-drift it beneath overhanging trees, along grassy banks, or wherever winged ants are likely to fall into the water. During late spring through early fall, when terrestrial insects become a major food source, this pattern can turn even the most selective trout into aggressive surface feeders.
Tied on a size 16 dry hook.