Black Fur Ant

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Black Fur Ant

Hook: Dry fly, size 12 to 20

Thread: Black

Abdomen: Black rabbit fur

Hackle: black or dark dun

Thorax: same as abdomen


Originally submitted by Joel Susen (aka Capt. Ahab)

Notes: Easily tied and very effective. This is a widely applicable pattern that will draw strikes in almost any situation. In late spring/early summer ant activity begins to provide a reliable source of food for many species.

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