Red ant

[wingman]

Nnother simple fly to tie, useing blue dun cock hackle tips for the wings, I also put one coat of varnish over the body for a more anty look. Not sure where or when is the best time ti fish these, possibly anytime through the summer months. tied on a size 14 grip 14723BL. wanted a red hook for this one but black will have to do.

Red ant



Thanks for looking and all comments appreciated

cheers

mark

[Mrtrout]

Mark, no bull**** that is a cracking tie mate.
S.

[Eddie O'Neill]

Lovely fly Mark, well done

[andypandy]

wow weee thats one hell of a pattern.

Love the tying mate

Andy

[wingman]

Thanks steven, eddie and andypandy, there's also another winged version useing starling for the wings and a bronze peacock herl tag which is a bit more adventurous.

[sage5]

Lovely fly as usual Mark,

thanks for posting Duncan

[steve collyer]

Delicious offering.
Lovely dressing

[wingman]

Cheers steve, no way in the same league as your v-rib in the SBS section which I'm hoping to have a bash at when i feel more courageous

[shortea]

Superb looking fly-does varnishing the body affect the way it floats


all the best Nick

[wingman]

Sorry shortea missed that one, just one coat of varnish so might not effect it too much, never fished one before so I'll have to see, but it is a classic pattern so it must have something.....also available in black