Amy's Ant - Olive

Amy's Ant — Olive

The Amy's Ant Olive is a deadly terrestrial dry fly that shines during Colorado’s summer ant and beetle season. When trout shift their attention to the banks and start sipping land-based insects, the Amy’s Ant’s realistic olive profile and excellent floatation put it right in the zone — whether you’re fishing the Frying Pan’s technical flats, the Roaring Fork’s riffles, or the Colorado River’s slower runs.

What Is Amy's Ant Best For?

Fish the Amy’s Ant Olive as a standalone dry fly during summer terrestrial season (July–September) or as the top fly in a dry-dropper rig with a small nymph or midge below. It’s particularly effective along grassy, undercut banks where ants and beetles fall into the water. The olive coloration covers a wide range of land-based insects and works well even when fish aren’t keying on a specific species.

Fishing Tips

• Best fished July–September during Colorado’s terrestrial season
• Dead-drift along grassy banks and undercut edges
• Excellent as the top fly in a dry-dropper rig
• Apply floatant generously for all-day floatation
• Effective on the Frying Pan, Roaring Fork, and Colorado River

Available in store at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.