This simple ant pattern is highly visible and perfect for summer fishing on a variety of waters. Antron wings can be added before the parachute style hackle as well.
Bloom’s Parachute Ant
Thread: Veevus 12/0 Black
Hook: TMC 100, Sizes 10-20
Rear-Body: Black Antron Trico Hareline Micro Fine Dry Fly Dubbing
Wing: (optional) Lt. Dun Antron
Post: Florescent Antron
Hackle: Black or Brown Dry Fly Hackle
Fore-body: Trico Hareline Micro Fine Dry Fly Dubbing
Comment: Can be tied in a cinnamon with a brown hackle