I am convinced that sunken terrestrials make up a large part of a trout's diet during the summer and fall, and the abundance of ants during this time of the year makes the sinking ant my first choice on many days. When tying these two patterns it is imperative that you use a true rotary vise-it's the only way to produce a truly symmetrical body. Mix the five-minute epoxy and, using a fine needle, apply a small amount to the thread wraps as the body is rotated. Once the body has hardened, move it to a magnetic strip for at least an hour. The only difference is that a glass bead, either clear or opaque, is used to form the central portion of the abdomen.
Thread wraps in front of and behind the bead hold it in place.
Tiemco 101, sizes 14 to 20. Color as desired. 2 Mix a small amount of epoxy, and using a fine needle pick up enough to form the abdomen. While rotating the fly feed the epoxy from the needle onto the body to completely cover the thread wraps and form a nice smooth surface. The epoxy will automatically form the contours of the abdomen.