Tying a Birds Nest Hare's Ear Variant Fishing Fly

The Improved Bird's Nest - Hare's Ear Beadhead pattern has been around for decades and continues to be a part of most anglers’ fly box. Why? Because it is as effective today as it was back in 1959, when Cal Bird first tied this fly to imitate a caddis pupa.

The pattern is more than just a caddis….with the soft hackle tied to the front of the fly, it imitates a struggling mayfly emerging in the water column. It can be a great dropper, dead drifted, or swung. This is a very versatile fly...

• Hook: HANAK 230BL Nymph Hook, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-HANAK230BL.html
• Bead: optional
• Thread: SEMPERFLI Nano Silk 30D (18/0), Lime Green. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SNS18.html
• Tail: Cascade Crest Mallard Flank Feathers, Wood Duck. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCMLDFLK.html
• Body: Hare’s Mask (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCHRMSK.html) or Hare’s Ear Dubbing (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-QFHARE.html)
• Rib: SEMPERFLI Tying Wire 0.2mm (Fine), Red. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-STWF.html
• Soft Hackle: Cascade Crest Mallard Flank Feathers, Wood Duck. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCMLDFLK.html
• Thorax: Hare’s Mask (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCHRMSK.html) or Hare’s Ear Dubbing (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-QFHARE.html)