Black Ant (sz 16)

Flush flying-ant imitation

Trout · GraylingSurface

Small black ant imitation for the summer flying-ant falls; fish it flush in the film.

Fish this when

During a summer flying-ant fall, fished dead-drift and sitting flush in the film rather than perched on top.

Why it works

Its low, waterlogged posture matches how a real flying ant sits once its wings are wet, so fish keyed on ants ignore anything riding higher.

Naturals it imitates

flying / black ant

Typical zone & fishable range

usually

Surface

Film

Subsurface

Deep

Setup sensitivity: medium

Hook range#16

Quick facts

Tying difficulty

Beginner-friendly