Hook:#8 3Xlong nymph hook
Thread:Black 3/0
Underbody:Pearl Black Estaz
Overbody:Black closed cell foam~cylinders (sheet foam can be substituted)
Legs:Black, round rubber
Indicator:Red closed cell foam
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Tie in the Estaz at the bend of the hook.
Cut the foam cylinder at an angle as shown, tie in compressing the foam. Advance the thread to the eye of the hook.
Wind the Estaz forward in tight wraps. In open wraps, wind the thread back about 2/3 of the way to the bend.
This recipe is compliments of Rob O'Reily.
Fold the foam forward, keeping it tight. Make 4-5 tight wraps of thread. being careful not to cut the foam. On the far side of the hook, loop a 2" pc. of rubber leg material around the thread and secure it as shown. Repeat on the near side of the hook.
Stroke the foam and legs back and advance the thread towards the eye, approx. the middle of the hook shank.
Your finished product.
Chernobyl Ant
Pull the foam forward and bind down. Add legs to both sides of the hook in the same manner as in step 4. Cut a strip of red foam approx. 1/4"x1/16" and tie it to the top of the shank at the same point. Advance the thread forward almost to the eye. Be careful not to crowd the eye of the hook. Bind the foam down once more. Cut off the excess foam.
