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Hackle Ant
Tied by Rick Zieger
  • Thread: Black
  • Hackle: Black
  • Body: Black foam (use Darise foam sheet from W***M***)
  • Hook: Size 12 to 16 dry
  • Tying Instructions
    • Tie a thread base, end at front of fly. Attatch foam and wrap thraed over foam to bend.
    • Wrap thread forward. Pull foam forward and wrap a segment. Do this again.
    • Wrap hackle in previous sement.
    • Wrap thread to near eye. Pull foam forward and tie it off. Cut is off. Whip finish
    Rick Zieger
    Lamoni, IA United States

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