A high-floating, confidence terrestrial for summer banks and riffle seams. This Black/Red Chernobyl Ant uses a buoyant two-tone foam body and lively rubber legs to create a bold silhouette that draws explosive topwater eats—even in choppy water.
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When it excels: Summer–early fall, windy afternoons, along grassy banks, undercuts, and foam lines
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Why it works: Two-tone foam rides high for visibility; rubber legs pulse and twitch like a real terrestrial
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Pack size: 3 flies
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Targets: Trout (rainbow, brown, brook); also effective for opportunistic bass and panfish
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Ready to fish: Durable foam and tight wraps; consistent proportions
How to fish it
Dead-drift with short, accurate casts tight to banks, then add occasional micro-twitches. Run it as a hopper-dropper with 16–24" of tippet to a small nymph or midge. Use a 7.5–9 ft leader with 3–4X tippet in mixed water; step down in ultra-clear conditions.
Care
Rinse after use and air-dry before boxing. Refresh floatation with powder/shake desiccant if needed.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.