Soft Hackle Ant (red legs)

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Soft Hackle Ant (red legs)

Post by letumgo » Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:38 pm

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Soft Hackle Ant (red legged black ant
Hook - Unknown (small limerick bend hook probably size 14 or 16)
Thread - 70 Denier Ultra Thread (Black)
Abdomen/Thorax - Superfine or Beaver Dubbing (Black)
Legs - Starling Back Hackle (dyed red)
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Re: Soft Hackle Ant (red legs)

Post by redietz » Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:41 pm

Looks good!
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Re: Soft Hackle Ant (red legs)

Post by letumgo » Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:51 pm

After all the discussion of ants last week, I had to add some to my soft hackle box. Thought the red-dyed starling would be a nice choice for the legs).
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Re: Soft Hackle Ant (red legs)

Post by Variant » Sat Apr 09, 2022 6:25 pm

Ray , well done.
I like the color combination.

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