The Hares Ear Nymph imitates the nymphal or larval stage of various aquatic insects. These include scuds, caddis fly larvae, and may fly larvae.
This fly should be fished below the surface near the bottom. It can be used throughout the year as it imitates a variety of insect species.
The stiff fibers from the dubbing imitate the legs of emerging insects as seen in the photo of a mayfly larva.
Hook: Size 16 Nymph
Thread: Olive 6/0
Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Body: Hares Ear Natural Dubbing
Head: Copper Bead for Size 16
This fly should be fished below the surface near the bottom. It can be used throughout the year as it imitates a variety of insect species.
The stiff fibers from the dubbing imitate the legs of emerging insects as seen in the photo of a mayfly larva.
Hook: Size 16 Nymph
Thread: Olive 6/0
Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Body: Hares Ear Natural Dubbing
Head: Copper Bead for Size 16