When I tie foam ants, small or medium, I tie in the foam at center, add my legs, lift the front section and whip finish under the foam, just behind the eye. A drop of head cement and it'll last fairly well. Also, if you lay down a thread wrap before applying the foam, the body won't slide around the hook, and the whip finish under the front section secures it to the hook, too.

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[This message has been edited by Betty Hiner (edited 12 August 2005).]