Tying an Amy's Ant Fishing Fly

A classic western fly from a true giant in the fly-fishing world. Jack Dennis created this fly to compete in a one-fly competition. Named after his daughter, this fly was a combination of the Chernobyl Ant and Jack’s Amy’s Special (a stonefly imitation). The underwing is traditionally tied with rainbow krystal flash. We like a pearl Diamond Wing material, which is like angel hair. The original pattern also calls for a deer hair wing. We like to use a blend of poly baitfish fibers.

• Hook: Heavy Nymph hook, Kona Nymph Streamer 2XL Hook, sizes 8-14. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-KNS2.html
• Thread: UTC70, Purple. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UTC70D.html
• Body 1: Raven and Wolf 2mm Foam Sheets. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RW2MMF.html
• Body 2: Raven and Wolf 2mm Foam Sheets. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RW2MMF.html
• Rubberlegs: Raven and Wolf Insect legs, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RWILSTD.html
• Under wing: PH Diamond Wing Fibre, Pearl.
• Wing: Blend of Raven and Wolf Baitfish Fibers. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Thorax: Raven and Wolf Chubb Dub. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RWCD.html
• Hackle: Color of choice, trimmed.