Trouts Fly Fishing

Amy’s Ant

Hook: 3 XL (Mustad 9672), #4-8
Thread: Brown 3/0
Underbody: Tan foam, ¼’ wide strip
Overbody: Brown foam, wider strip than underbody
Rear legs: Brown rubber
Body hackle: Brown, undersized
Body: Olive Krystal Chenille
Wing: Light elk hair over small clump of pearl Krystal Flash
Thorax: Arizona peacock dubbing
Wingcase: Overbody foam pulled back and tied down
Legs: Brown rubber

Well, rarely does a fly come along that absolutely CRUSHES fish.  I’m not sure what it is about Amy’s Ant, but fish just can’t seem to stay away.  It’s like the robo duck of trout fishing.  So be sure to tie some of these up for your next fishing venture, as I’m sure you won’t be dissapointed.