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Alright, we can all feel it \u2014 it’s hotter than a henhouse in the blazing sun out there! So let’s skip messing with the fish for now \u2014 if you gotta fish, go early “in the cool of the morning” or maybe catch the evening bite, but for the next few days, stepping outside is basically like opening the oven door\u2026 and that’s if you’re even lucky enough to have rivers with water left in them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So to keep yourself entertained between soccer matches, Tour de France stages, or a few sets at Wimbledon, the best move is to stay cool \u2014 and to keep your passion alive, tie some flies! Today, thanks to\u00a0Flies by Aspeen<\/a>\u00a0(there’s a ton of other tutorials out there too…), we’re showing you how to tie an ant you’ll be able to fish all summer long! And not just any ant \u2014 a deer hair ant! This fly is a Killer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Need a quick and effective ant pattern for trout? This deer hair ant comes together in just a few minutes and has become one of my go-to summer trout flies. Despite how simple it is, it creates a natural silhouette that trout have a hard time resisting. In this tying tutorial, I’ll show you how to whip up this quick, effective ant imitation with just a handful of materials. Whether you’re new to fly tying or just want an easy pattern to knock out and stock your box in one evening, this one’s a must-have. In this video, you’ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n