The Chernobyl Ant

As we all know, terrestrial patterns are moving in full swing this time of year. Today, I am featuring a fly that I have recently started to tie. I know you will all enjoy this fly due to the results that you will see on the rivers. Introducing the Chernobyl Ant. This is a foam pattern that floats well and can mimic a number of large terrestrial insects. There are many variations to this pattern, but the one that I tie really does a good job of outlining the segmented body that trout will often respond to. Feel free to experiment with color variations, but be mindful to create a lot of contrast so that the buggy outline can be easily seen from underneath the water’s surface.


The Chernobyl Ant