fly tying Carpenter ant - Hot glue flying Mutant

Carpenter ant – Hot glue flying Mutant

This is a variant on one of my early melt glue patterns for a large flying Carpenter ant. A quick and very realistic pattern that is easy to master.

  • Hook: Ahrex FW511 # 12
  • Thread: Black
  • Body: Black hot glue
  • Head: Black hot glue
  • Wings: Two dun hackle tips
  • Hackle: Brown

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