The Perfect Parachute Ant -- #1 Terrestrial Pattern -- Troutbitten Fly Box

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Recipe: The Perfect Parachute Ant

Hook:  Daiichi 1180, or standard dry fly.  #10-18
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Thread:  Black 8/0 Uni-Thread or Veevus 8/0
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Shell:  Black Deer Hair
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Abdomen:  Black Wapsi Antron Sparkle Dub
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Post:  White Macrame Yarn or Hareline Para Post Wing
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Hackle:  Brown Rooster Hackle. 3-10 wraps (varied for desired buoyancy)
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Head: Black Wapsi Antron Sparkle Dub
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