CDC Ant Dry Fly

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Published on Apr 6. 2026 - 17 hours ago
Updated or edited 29 minutes ago

My go at making an ant using the methods associated with the Arpo and the Italian one feather school.

Hook: Dry fly
Post: I used macrame yarn but you can use any posting material
Body/Legs: black CDC

I am sure this is not an original pattern.

Enjoy!

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