Comments on Caddis Chronicles: Tying Mike's Honey Ant

Andy, Great to hear from you. That book is a good ...

2013-09-02T20:55:15.426-04:00

Andy, Great to hear from you. That book is a good one, loaded with good info and tactical advice. I also tie ants down to #22 or so. Can't see them, but the fish can.
Best, Matt

Anon - I used the sow/scud dubbing because that...

2013-09-02T20:52:15.769-04:00

Anon - I used the sow/scud dubbing because that's what Mike Lawson uses. I don't use any paste or floatants other than Frog's Fanny after taking a fish or two to restore the fly. That said, if you like to use them, go for it.

Mike's Spring Creeks book is one of THE fly fi...

2013-09-02T18:02:15.917-04:00

Mike's Spring Creeks book is one of THE fly fishing books. Our native ants are smaller, maybe a true #22-#24 and similarly coloured. The closed season is approaching fast here so this is bookmarked for the tying season :)

Best, AB

I enjoyed these simple ant patterns. Thanks for ta...

2013-09-02T15:14:47.686-04:00

I enjoyed these simple ant patterns. Thanks for taking the time to video and post.

Looks like a great pattern. Two questions - 1. ...

2013-09-02T11:04:11.188-04:00

Looks like a great pattern. Two questions - 1. Do you use the Sow/Scud dubbing because of color, because you want the fly to sink in the film, or both? 2. Do you grease the total fly, just the wing, or neither when fishing.

Wow. What a great pattern, I must tie a few up thi...

2013-09-01T14:23:50.228-04:00

Wow. What a great pattern, I must tie a few up this week. Thanks

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