Here is the fly pattern sheet for Arrick’s Parachute Ant.
| Materials | |
| Hook: | Daiichi 1180, TMC 100 or 101 #12 – 16 |
| Thread: | 8/0 – brown |
| Body: | Superfine or any other dry fly dubbing – cinnamon |
| Post: | White poly |
| Hackle: | Brown |
Directions:
- Start thread on hook and position at 1/3 mark.
- Tie in post.
- Apply dubbing to back 1/3 of hook, creating a large ball.
- Wind the middle segment using the tying thread.
- Tie in hackle and use thread to post.
- Dub forward segment.
- Use 6 – 8 wraps of hackle from top downward and tie off.
- Trim hackle and whip finish.
Post material – Phentex Slipper & Craft yarn (Amazon link – John Kreft is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.)
Arrick’s Parachute Ant is from Arrick’s Fly Shop in West Yellowstone, Mt.
Here is a link to their Youtube video