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.