Description
Many terrestrials are often found close to the water. Among these, you will find craneflies, ants, bumblebees, wasps, and bees. All of these will occasionally end up on the water's surface and become the target for many fish species, such as grayling, char, rainbow trout, and brown trout.
Most terrestrials that end up on the water do so by mistake. A strong wind, heavy rain, or cold temperatures will limit their ability to move or fly, causing them to fall onto the surface. Once there, they are clumsy and vulnerable, creating a distinct silhouette and vibration that fish find impossible to resist. For the fly fisher, having realistic imitations of these "land-dwellers" is essential, especially during late summer and autumn when their activity is at its peak.
The Swarm Essential – J:son Flying Ant When flying ants swarm, usually on warm and humid days, they provide a feast that trout and grayling simply cannot ignore. During these events, fish often become incredibly selective, refusing almost everything except a perfect ant silhouette. The J:son Flying Ant is a hyper-realistic imitation designed to mimic the distinct three-part body and delicate, spent wings of a winged ant trapped in the surface film.
Crafted with J:son’s specialized materials, this fly offers a natural profile and the correct "footprint" on the water. Unlike bulky traditional patterns, our Flying Ant sits low and realistically, just like a natural insect that has lost its struggle. It is a "must-have" emergency pattern for those days when the water is covered in ants and the fish are rising everywhere. Whether you are fishing a mountain tarn or a slow-moving river, the J:son Flying Ant is the key to success when the "flying ant fall" begins.