Here is the fly pattern sheet for Arrick’s Parachute Ant.

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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:

  1. Start thread on hook and position at 1/3 mark.
  2. Tie in post.
  3. Apply dubbing to back 1/3 of hook, creating a large ball.
  4. Wind the middle segment using the tying thread.
  5. Tie in hackle and use thread to post.
  6. Dub forward segment.
  7. Use 6 – 8 wraps of hackle from top downward and tie off.
  8. 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