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Red Fur Flying Ant Terrestrial Trout Dry Fly - 1 Dozen Flies Hook Size 14
- Classic Terrestrial Flying Ant Pattern — The Red Fur Flying Ant imitates winged red or cinnamon ants during their seasonal swarms and falls, a key terrestrial staple in fly fishing; ants as trout food have been emphasized since the mid-20th century, with fur-bodied patterns evolving for realistic imitation of common red/cinnamon variants found in many regions
- Deadly Imitation of Red Flying Ants — Precisely replicates red or cinnamon flying ants (winged reproductives) that drop into streams during late summer and fall swarms, triggering aggressive rises from selective trout feeding on this abundant, high-protein terrestrial
- Premium Fur-Bodied Construction — Hand-tied with high-quality fur dubbing for excellent flotation, realistic segmented body profile, plus wings and hackle for lifelike movement and silhouette that sits naturally in the film
- Versatile for Summer & Fall Fishing — Excels on rivers, streams, and stillwaters when red ants are active; deadly for brook, brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout, especially during windy days or ant falls in western, mountain, and eastern waters where cinnamon/red ants prevail .
- Essential All-Season Terrestrial — A reliable "searcher" pattern even outside major swarms; red/cinnamon is a top-producing ant color alongside black, making this a must-have in any fly box for consistent action when hatches slow and trout key on land insects
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