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Polychenille flying ant

 
tied by dryfly purist
Fly Type: Dry,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: General Europe,
Imitation: Ants/Beetles,
Material List: Hook: tmc 102Y
Body: Polychenille (Black)
Hackle: blue dun Hackle
Legs: phesant tail pre knoted
Tying Instructions: Make the body by using a piece of polychenille and make it like this:

http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=41247

Tie in the legs one by one.
Make a hackle by using about three turns. Cut the hackle on top of the hook.
Presentation Tips: Use it when the flying ants are falling on the water and fights for their life :-)