Terrestrials
Flying Ant
The Flying Ant pattern includes CDC or hackle-tip wings that distinguish it from standard ant patterns. During mating flights in late summer, millions of winged ants fall onto rivers, creating some of the most intense surface feeding of the year. Trout key on the wing silhouette.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Flying Ant should I use?
The Flying Ant is most commonly tied in sizes 14–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Flying Ant imitate?
The Flying Ant primarily imitates flying ants, winged ants.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Terrestrials
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Black, Cinnamon
- Imitates
- flying ants, winged ants
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek, tailwater
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Target Species
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Terrestrials
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Black, Cinnamon
- Imitates
- flying ants, winged ants
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek, tailwater
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout