nymph
Flashback Hare's Ear
- Sizes
- #12–#18
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs · caddis larvae · scuds
The Flashback variant adds a strip of pearl tinsel over the wing case of the classic Hare's Ear, providing flash that mimics the trapped gas bubble of an emerging insect. This simple addition significantly increases the fly's visibility and effectiveness, especially in off-color water.
Recipe
This is one dressing. Tie it in other colors to match the hatch in front of you.
Workbench
Variants
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| Size | Bead | Body | In box | Add to box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | 2.5–3.3mm · tungsten · Gold bead | Natural | — | — |
| #14 | 2.5–3.3mm · tungsten · Gold bead | Natural | — | — |
| #16 | 2.5–3.3mm · tungsten · Gold bead | Natural | — | — |
| #18 | 2.5–3.3mm · tungsten · Gold bead | Natural | — | — |
At the vise
Tying notes are not on file for this pattern.
Tying video
No tying video on file.
Fishing now on
Rivers whose hatch chart names this pattern this month. Names and sizes only.
Not named on this month's hatch charts.
On the water
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History
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