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Pro Tips
October 2, 2008
Try Ants with Harrison Steeves
I tie two epoxy sinking ant patterns, the TransparANT and the Attract-ANT, both of which are carried by Umpqua. They sink very slowly, usually only a few inches below the surface. I often fish them by themselves either to rising fish during a hatch or lightly weighted and with an indicator. What I have found to be a deadly technique with these two patterns is to fish them as a dropper about 12-16 inches behind a big terrestrial pattern like a hopper. I guess the trout see the hopper, come for it and decide to take the ant instead. Works like a charm!
Be sure to check out Harrison's amazing book, titled, Terrestrials
Be sure to check out Harrison's amazing book, titled, Terrestrials
