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McMurray Ant fly pattern tied by Daniel Becker
Dry Fly, Terrestrial

McMurray Ant

Tied by Daniel Becker

McMurray Ant recipe

HookDaiichi 1190
ThreadVeevus 16/0 black
BodyBalsa Wood
HackleWhiting Farms black hackle

About this fly

Developed by Ed Sutryn in the 1960’s to imitate timber ants. Body segments are balsa wood joined with monofilament. Wood is sealed with black paint.

What the McMurray Ant imitates

Tied for: Sunfish (general), Trout (general)

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