Nymphs
Flashback Hare's Ear
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Flashback Hare's Ear should I use?
The Flashback Hare's Ear is most commonly tied in sizes 12–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Flashback Hare's Ear imitate?
The Flashback Hare's Ear primarily imitates mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, scuds.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 12–18
- Colors
- Natural, Brown
- Weight
- Gold bead, Tungsten
- Hook Styles
- Standard nymph
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, scuds
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 12–18
- Colors
- Natural, Brown
- Weight
- Gold bead, Tungsten
- Hook Styles
- Standard nymph
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, scuds
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout