The Ant, Beetle Fly Tying Kit by Feather Craft is a complete terrestrial kit for crafting high-floating, ultra-effective patterns that fool trout, panfish, and other surface feeders. It includes materials to tie two productive patterns: ants and beetles. Foam bodies mirror the segmented hourglass form of ants and the rounded silhouette of beetles, delivering buoyant, natural surface presentation. Rubber legs deliver subtle motion with breeze or line twitch, while reflective underbody materials imitate beetle wings for added visibility. Flies tied with these components sit low on the water and stay supported, triggering strikes in bright or windy conditions. Three proven styles illustrate the kit's versatility: Simple Foam Ant, Hi-Vis Beetle, and the broader beetle silhouette that rides true on still or slow moving water.
- Includes complete materials to tie two patterns for freshwater fly fishing
- Foam bodies provide buoyancy and realistic silhouettes
- Rubber legs add lifelike movement and action
- Reflective underbody materials imitate beetle wings for added visibility
- Supports floating and slightly submerged presentations for varying water conditions
- Three styles: Simple Foam Ant, Hi-Vis Beetle, and broad beetle silhouette
- Beetle pattern features a domed foam body for a convincing landing in the surface film
- Suitable for creeks, tailwaters, ponds, lakes, and overhanging woodland streams
