Nymphs
Tungsten Jig Hares Ear
The classic Hares Ear profile reimagined on a modern jig hook with a heavy tungsten bead for Euro nymphing applications. The inverted hook point rides up to reduce snags while the shaggy dubbing provides the same buggy, lifelike movement that has fooled trout for over a century.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Tungsten Jig Hares Ear should I use?
The Tungsten Jig Hares 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 Tungsten Jig Hares Ear imitate?
The Tungsten Jig Hares Ear primarily imitates mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, stonefly nymphs.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- #12–#18
- Colors
- natural, dark hares ear, olive
- Weight
- tungsten slotted
- Hook Styles
- jig hook
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, stonefly nymphs
- Water Types
- freestone rivers, tailwaters, pocket water
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Effective on These Rivers
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- #12–#18
- Colors
- natural, dark hares ear, olive
- Weight
- tungsten slotted
- Hook Styles
- jig hook
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, stonefly nymphs
- Water Types
- freestone rivers, tailwaters, pocket water
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout