January Fly of the Month-Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph

The Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph is a sentimental favorite for most anglers. It is also one of the most effective! Its effectiveness comes from the naturally spikey hare’s mask dubbing with its natural tans & grays along with just enough flash from the tinsel ribbing to bring some attention to it as it drifts. It is an extremely versatile fly that imitates many insects.

As with many patterns nowadays, the Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph can be tied in seemingly endless variations. Gold beads can be added to the head. Flashback material can be used as a wing case instead of the pheasant or turkey tail fibers. You can do what writer and fly tyer John Gierach did and add a mottled hen or partridge hackle to create his pattern, the Soft Hackle Hare’s Ear Nymph. You can also experiment with various types of tail fibers. Or, even simpler, try using a different color of thread, such as red, orange, or yellow and create a small hot spot around the bead.

Tie up six, any variation, and bring them to the next chapter meeting on January 9th. There will be two raffles.

Fly Tying with the Experts, Thursday, January 9th

Come to the next Chapter Meeting 7:30pm, Thursday, January, 9th at the American Legion Hall in Whippany. Tim Flagler, Scott Fisher, and Cliff Behrens will be tying flies. Learn from the experts and pick up some new fly tying tips. Does it get any better than this? These experts have agreed to come and show our members their secrets to making great flies. If you tie flies you definitely don’t want to miss this one.

Cliff Behrens

Scott Fisher

Tim Flagler

Holiday Pot Luck Dinner and Auction

You are invited to our annual Holiday Potluck Dinner and Auction on Thursday, December 12. The event starts at 7pm at the Whippany American Legion Hall (in the basement room) 13-23 Legion Place, Whippany. Friends and family are welcome.

1. If you can, please bring something to share with others. If you don't cook you can always bring a pizza, fried chicken, a cold cut platter, cookies, jello (maybe not), or whatever you like. Don't forget serving utensils!

2. Big Daddy Jim will be the auctioneer. Donate for a worthy cause. Bring your surplus fishing related items for the live auction. Gently used equipment, fly tying supplies and tools, and clothing are welcome. Only bring items that will sell. No junk please! If your items don’t sell please bring them home with you.

3. There will be lots of great bargains. Bring cash or a check book. 

4. Click on the link below to sign up and get FREE tickets.  

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Hacklebarney-Tu-Holiday-Potluck-Dinner-And-Auction-104203