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Hare's Ear Nymph: A Fly Fishing Staple

The Hare's Ear nymph is a popular and versatile fly fishing lure, widely used to imitate various forms of aquatic life. It's considered a "must-have" fly for many anglers.

Considerations for Pets

• The fly incorporates materials like rabbit and guard hairs.

Common Names

• Hare's Ear
• Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear (GRHE)

Description

The Hare's Ear is often described as a "buggy compilation of fur and feathers." It is not necessarily a perfect imitation of any single insect but serves as a general representation of many.

Materials and Construction

• Key components include hare's ear fur (often a blend of shaved hare's ear, dyed rabbit, and Dazl-Tron), guard hairs, and often a gold rib.
• Hooks of various sizes can be used, with sizes #14, #16, and #18 being common. A 3X Long Dai-Riki #285 size 14 nymph hook is also mentioned.
• Gold beads are often added for weight.

Variations and Patterns

• Many variations of the Hare's Ear exist, including the Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear, Flashback Hare's Ear, Beadhead Hare's Ear, and Copper Wire Hare's Ear.
• These variations may incorporate different materials, colors, and weighting techniques.

Usage and Effectiveness

• The Hare's Ear nymph is fished below the surface as a wet fly or nymph.
• It is considered effective in various locations worldwide and is suitable for both beginner and experienced fly tiers.

Bupleurum rotundifolium

• There is reference to an umbelliferous plant (Bupleurum rotundifolium), also called Hare's Ear.
• It is an annual growing to 0.3 m, flowering from June to July, and hardy to zone 6.

Quirky Facts

• The exact origin of the Hare's Ear fly is unknown, but it's a pattern with many variations used globally.
• Some anglers use only Hare's Ear and Pheasant Tail based fly patterns, indicating their high regard for these flies.