"The Actual Ant is my solution for a more realistic ant imitation for picky fish. 

It’s a really versatile fly that is on my line more often than not during terrestrial season. 

It shines on high alpine lakes as well as spring creeks and tailwaters, but it’s really a good choice anywhere.

I love fishing it as a single fly, but it’s equally as effective fished as a clean-up pattern behind a hopper or other high vis fly. 

And don’t think twice about sinking it on a nymph rig or cutting the wing off when trailing it or sight fishing it."

- Signature Tyer Michael Benedik