Chernobyl Ant - Parachute

Chernobyl Ant - Parachute – Red, Black / Red)

A highly visible variation of a proven pattern, the Parachute Chernobyl Ant combines a buoyant foam body with elk hair wings and a poly parachute post for excellent floatation and easy tracking. Designed to ride high on the water, this fly is ideal for fishing a wide range of summer conditions.

Effective along banks, grassy edges, and structure, this pattern excels as both an attractor and an indicator fly in dry-dropper setups. A longtime favorite in the western U.S., it’s built to trigger aggressive surface strikes.

🎯 Key Features

• Foam body for reliable, high floatation
• Parachute post for enhanced visibility and balance
• Elk hair wings for a natural profile
• Ideal for dry-dropper rigs
• Effective along banks and structure

🪶 Imitates

Ants, beetles, grasshoppers, and stoneflies

🎨 Colors

Black, Red

📏 Sizes

#8 – #12