This is an excerpt from the Fly Tying Class workbook.
ANTS

We will practice:
1. Proportion
2. Dubbing-wrap or dub
3. Thread techniques

We will learn:
1. Winding Hackle (conventional and parachute)/finger snap

Tools
Vice, Bobbin, Bodkin, Hackle Plier

Materials
#18 94840
Black Angora Rabbit
Black Hackle

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I believe ants possess a flavor fish relish.

The black fur ant  always accompanies me on the stream.

I carry sizes 18 through 28.

Some are tied on dry fly hooks, some wet.

Tie two football shaped body segments dubbed with Angora rabbit spun fur separated by a dry or wet hackle.

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When in doubt, fish an ant.

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