Cascade Fly Ant

HOOK: Dai Riki 305, size 6-18

ABDOMEN: Black sparkle dubbing

WINGS: Grizzly hackle tips, trimmed to shape

HACKLE: Brown

THORAX: Black sparkle dubbing

Uses

Imitates ants. Ants are very common on both rivers and lakes, especially in the midsummer months. Small streams are a particularly good venue for casting ant patterns. This pattern has universal appeal and works for trout, bass, and panfish.

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How to Fish

Dress abdomen and thorax with floatant and use standard dry fly presentations.

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