terrestrial
Chernobyl Ant
- Sizes
- #6
- Imitates
- grasshoppers · large ants · stoneflies · terrestrial insects
The Chernobyl Ant is an oversized foam terrestrial pattern with rubber legs that creates a massive disturbance on the surface. While it doesn't look much like a real ant, its high-floating foam body and leggy profile suggest grasshoppers, stoneflies, and large terrestrial insects, making it the ultimate summer dry-dropper indicator.
Recipe
Workbench
Variants
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| Size | Bead | Body | In box | Add to box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | — | Black/Orange | — | — |
At the vise
Tying notes are not on file for this pattern.
Tying video
No tying video on file.
Fishing now on
Rivers whose hatch chart names this pattern this month. Names and sizes only.
- Lamar River#10-12
- Slough Creek#10-12
- South Fork Snake River#10-12
On the water
Slap it on the water near overhanging banks and grass — the plop triggers aggressive strikes. Add a dropper nymph 18-24 inches below for a deadly combination.
History
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