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Deer Hair Ant

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It's that time of year, that the most important terrestrial is swarming, and no trout fisherman should go without a ant pattern in their box! This little semi realistic flying ant is a quick and easy tie that floats all day long.

Hook: Mustad Heritage R43 # 12-16
Thread: Sheer 14/0 black
Body: Super Fine dubbing black, black dyed deer belly hair
Wings: Dun cock hackle tips
Head: Black dyed deer belly hair
Legs: Black dyed deer belly hair

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