# Ants

> Stone Creek Outfitters · $6.25 · In stock

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## Description

Ants

A highly effective and often overlooked option, ant patterns are a reliable choice when trout are keyed in on terrestrials. Whether fishing during flying ant falls or targeting grassy banks and overhanging cover, these patterns consistently produce aggressive surface takes from selective trout.

Simple in design but deadly in the right conditions, ant patterns are especially effective in clear water and on pressured fish where subtle presentations make all the difference. Their realistic silhouette and natural drift closely imitate one of the most common land insects trout encounter throughout the season.

Ideal for rivers, streams, lakes, and small mountain water, ant patterns belong in every fly box during the warmer months.

Available Patterns
\- Flying Black Ant – imitates winged ants during seasonal flights
\- Flying Black/Red Ant – added contrast for visibility and attraction
\- Hard Body Black Ant – durable everyday terrestrial pattern

Key Features
\- Proven terrestrial trout patterns
\- Excellent during flying ant falls
\- Effective along banks and overhanging vegetation
\- Great for selective and pressured trout
\- Simple natural profiles trout readily recognize
\- Ideal for rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds

Imitates
Flying ants, terrestrial ants, and small land insects

Fishing Tips
Fish tight to grassy banks, brush, undercut edges, and calm seams with a natural drag-free drift. Especially productive during windy afternoons and seasonal flying ant activity.

## Options

| Style | Price | Available | SKU | GTIN |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flying Black / 8 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAF08-3 |  |
| Flying Black / 8 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAF08 |  |
| Flying Black / 10 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAF10-3 |  |
| Flying Black / 10 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAF10 |  |
| Flying Black / 12 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAF12-3 |  |
| Flying Black / 12 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAF12 |  |
| Flying Black / 14 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAF14-3 |  |
| Flying Black / 14 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAF14 |  |
| Flying Black / 16 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAF16-3 |  |
| Flying Black / 16 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAF16 |  |
| Flying Black / 18 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAF18-3 |  |
| Flying Black / 18 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAF18 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 8 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | No | RBAF08-3 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 8 / Dozen | $29 | No | RBAF08 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 10 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | RBAF10-3 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 10 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | RBAF1 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 12 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | RBAF12-3 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 12 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | RBAF12 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 14 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | RBAF14-3 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 14 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | RBAF14 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 16 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | RBAF16-3 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 16 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | RBAF16 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 18 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | RBAF18-3 |  |
| Flying Red/Black / 18 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | RBAF18 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 8 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAHB08-3 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 8 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAHB08 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 10 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAHB10-3 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 10 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAHB10 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 12 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAHB12-3 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 12 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAHB12 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 14 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAHB14-3 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 14 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAHB14 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 16 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAHB16-3 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 16 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAHB16 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 18 / 3 - Pack | $6.25 | Yes | BAHB18-3 |  |
| Hard Body Black / 18 / Dozen | $29 | Yes | BAHB18 |  |

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