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Flying Black Ant
Tied by Ian Mitchell |
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Hook: 18 light gauge hook (Kamasan Whisker Barb is my preference)
Abdomen: Black thread
Head: Black thread
Thread: Black Uni-thread 8/0
Thorax: Two fine strands of peacock herl
Wing: White Antron fibres
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| Tying Instructions |
- Place hook in vise with at least half of the bend protruding from the
top of the jaws.
- Tie thread on to the middle of the hook and wind towards the rear, to
a point 1/3 to the way around the bend.
- Form the tapered shape of the abdomen by winding the thread forward
and back 6 - 8 layers, remembering that the abdomen should be slightly
less than a third of the hook shank. For extra strength you an varnish
the abdomen lightly.
- Once the abdomen is finished, wind the thread forward 3 to 4 turns,
leaving a narrow gap before starting the thorax.
- Tie in two strands of peacock herl with a fine quill. Trim off excess
and wind the thread forward approximately 2/3 along the hook (the length
of the thorax).
- Form the thorax (and impressionistic legs) by winding both strands of
herl forward one at a time. Make about 7 - 8 turns for each strand. Tie
off and trim excess herl.
- Wind the thread forward to the eye, then wind 3- 4 layers of thread
to form the base of the head (leave a small gap between the thorax and
head.
- Tie in a small bunch of antron fibres on top of the half formed head,
extending backwards past the bend of the hook. Trim off excess antron,
and whip finish a neat head. Varnish.
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| Fishing Tips |
| My ant pattern is fairly simple, as it uses common materials and simple
techniques. Because it is a small light gauge hook, and with the aid of
the peacock and antron, this fly will sit on the surface film. To make
the fly sit upright on the water, you can, if you choose, flare the
antron wings down each side of the fly. |
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