Polyyarn Beetle

Member's Comments:

This pattern is one of the most effective terrestrial imitations I use.  If an ant is not working, try this pattern and be sure to grease it up. It is especially effective in smaller sizes. You will need to "zone" fish it as it rides low and is hard to see. That is what makes it fun to fish.

Some tips on tying: Tie in the polyyarn from front to back on the hook but make wider loops towards the back of the hook shank and to the middle of the hook bend. Now tie in the legs. I like crystalflash because it looks like real beetle legs. As a variation you can also use black hackle or very thin black rubber legs. Once the legs are tied in, you pull the polyyarn over the legs towards the front of the hook. Tie it off. When you are done use your thumbnail to push up the shank at the hook bend from back to front. This action spreads the yarn out and gives the beetle its  shape.

Bob Molzahn