Edwards' Little Ant, a terrestrial dry fly pattern or trout - An ant imitation that is easy to tie, floats like a cork and looks a lot like the real thing. - Global FlyFisher

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Edwards' Little Ant, a terrestrial dry fly pattern or trout

An ant imitation that is easy to tie, floats like a cork and looks a lot like the real thing.


An oldie pattern from GFF

By Martin Joergensen

A closer look at the top and bottom of an Edwards' Little Ant tied with closed cell foam and bristles from a broom or paint brush.
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 The correct position and bending of the legs are the key elements to the pattern's good imitative qualities.


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