Published Nov 16. 2012 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited Oct 23. 2015

Black Ant

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Welcome to the second episode in our "Beginners Series" from holsingersflyshop.com. In this episode I will show you how to tie a simple wet ant pattern. I fish this fly as a wet fly and also as a nymph. At the right time of the year (summer months) its a real killer fly. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates on new patterns and don't forget to check out our website.

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Shawn Holsinger
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