ChernobylAnt

Uses

One of the world's really ugly dry flies, yet effective for imitating ants and beetles. These terrestrials often fall on the water during the summer months, and this high-floating fly tricks many trout.

Variations

How to Fish

Use standard dry fly presentations. On small streams, you can fish a terrestrial pattern anywhere in the river, but on larger flows you will do best to present the fly right next to the bank. On larger rivers, the best places to cast are along the margins, no more than 15 feet from the bank, and often only inches from the bank. Unless you're fishing from a boat, you may find it works best to wade into the river and cast back to the bank.

One effective tactic is to cast so the fly hits shoreside grass, then lands in the river with a distinct plop. This mimics the natural insect.