Old Jocks Ant

[Old Jock]

No, my latest post is not about one of my rarely seen relatives that I only ever meet at weddings and funerals it's the latest creation from my vice. I have been talking to some folk who use these style of flies on Scottish Lochs and rivers would you believe? I think you will agree that it is a most unusual pattern and not the sort of fly you would use on Scottish Lochs which are normally the preserve of the Traditional Scottish wets but I have been reliably informed that the wild brown trout of the Highlands cannot resist them. This is the first time I have tyed these and I've never fished either but will do so next season. If nothing else they are good fun to tie.

[falsecast]

I've got nothing like it but but really like it OJ. Never mind the lochs, can see it being super useful in the small stream margins

[darwin]

Nice one OJ! I can see the trout taking that one.
Every now and then I tie on a big foam hopper for a change of pace and it can be great fun. It's a kick in the pants to see a big brownie rise up and slam a foam hopper or ant.

[black knight]

On a good day this pattern will still work this season.

BK

[seanie]

Looks good OJ, It should work well for you

[flytyingguy]

Lovely flee mate, the machair ant is a cracker in uist...I love fishing terrestials under overhanging trees and bushes

[Chelsea123]

looks good to me,pretty similar to a Chernobyl Ant

Neil

[Old Jock]

Heres another I tied today....