terrestrial
Chernobyl Ant
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.
Sizes#6BodyBlack/Orange
Recipe
- HookDry fly / terrestrial hook (TMC 100, TMC 5212) · Tiemco
- ThreadBlack tying thread 8/0 or 70 denier · Semperfli
- Body2mm Tan foam · Hareline
- RubberBrown rubber legs
- HotspotOrange foam indicator
Fishing tips
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.