Amys Ant Dry Fly

Tied by Umpqua Feather Merchants

Available in sizes 10, 12, 14

Available in colors Olive, Red

Trout start keying in on terrestrials when August rolls around in the western US. Slapping a foam dry fly down on a large river like the Yellowstone or Madison is sure to garner some attention from a large fish. Amy’s Ant was built for times like those. A hybrid between an ant, hopper, and Stonefly, Amy’s Ant is a great pattern for a variety of freshwater river fishing scenarios when those large trout are looking for large meals. Fish it alone, with a dropper, or as the point fly in a dry fly tandem and you’ll fool more hopper-eating fish.

Features

Foam, High-Floating, Dry Fly - Amy’s Ant, like other terrestrials, is characterized by foam, rubber legs, a deer hair wing, and a long shank hook. This foam dry fly comes in two different colors and three different sizes for a variety of applications on the water. Like all of the flies we carry, it’s hand-tied. This particular fly is an Umpqua pattern tied by Jack Dennis, Umpqua Signature Tyer.

Uses

Dry Fly River Fishing - This is a pattern that’s designed to be fished as a dry fly on rivers, streams, and lakes. It’s a great pattern to also add a dropper to because of its foam body. Use when ants are present, in the late summer when hoppers are present, or as a Stonefly imitation. This fly works best with a slightly heavier tippet and fools large fish.

Hatch

Ants, Hoppers, Terrestrials - ‘Amy’s Ant’ is obviously an ant pattern, but it’s large enough to be eaten as a hopper, beetle, and Stonefly, too. This is a similar pattern to the Chubby Chernobyl and can also be used as an attractor on small streams.

Species

Trout - As you’ve probably gathered, this is a trout fly designed for fishing in rivers, streams, lakes, and freshwater environments. This isn’t a saltwater fly and should be used only when targeting trout that are feeding on the surface or fish that are likely to rise for a large meal.

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Best for: Freshwater, Trout