Chernobyl Ant - Orange
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The Chernobyl Ant – Orange is a bold, buoyant terrestrial dry fly built to draw explosive surface strikes during peak terrestrial season. Featuring a vivid orange foam body, lifelike rubber legs, and a high-floating profile, this pattern mimics everything from hoppers and beetles to large ants. The bright coloration makes it easy to track across glare or foam lines, while its oversized silhouette grabs attention from trout in fast water and along the banks.
This pattern shines on freestone rivers and Western streams, especially during late summer and early fall. Its foam body holds up through aggressive eats and turbulent current, and it’s an excellent lead fly for a hopper-dropper setup. Whether prospecting riffles or drifting tight to undercut banks, the Chernobyl Ant – Orange brings the action.
Best for:
- Hopper and terrestrial season (mid to late summer)
- High-gradient freestone water
- Dry-dropper rigs with heavy beadhead nymphs
📌 Pro Tip: On windy afternoons, fish the Orange Chernobyl tight to the bank and let it slap the surface—trout often respond aggressively to the disturbance.
