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Parachute Ant

Terrestrial · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Standard dry fly, 12-18
• Thread Black 8/0

Materials

• Body Black dubbing (two humps, ant-shaped)
• Wing post White poly yarn (visible)
• Hackle Black hackle (parachute)
• Waist Black thread (thin)

How to tie it

1. Mount hook, dub rear hump at bend
2. Leave thin thread waist
3. Dub front hump
4. Tie in white post on top of front hump
5. Wrap hackle parachute around post
6. Whip finish

Tying videos

• Parachute Ant — Tim Flagler (Orvis)

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