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The Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear is one of our best selling Hare’s Ear patterns. This version of one of the greatest nymphs ever tied includes a soft hackle collar and a peacock dubbing thorax. Use this pattern to imitate emerging caddis or mayfly nymphs. This pattern is effective when dead drifted or swung. Here is a Jig version:

• Hook: Jig Hook, 12- 18. Several options: https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-HANAK450BL.html, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-FIRE551.html, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-GAMAJ20.html, or https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-KBJH.html
• Bead: Firehole Stones 3.0mm (1/8) Slotted Tungsten Bead, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-FIRE3MM.html
• Thread: UTC Ultra Thread, 70D, Tan. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UTC70D.html
• Tail: Hare’s Mask Guard Hairs. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCHRMSK.html
• Body: Hare’s Mask and Hare’s Ear Dubbing. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCHRMSK.html
• Rib: Uni French Oval Tinsel. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UNIFT.html
• Wingcase: Cascade Crest Flat Mylar Pearl Tinsel, Large. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCMYPT.html
• Thorax: SEMPERFLI Scud Dubbing, Peacock. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SSCUD.html
• Soft Hackle: CDC (https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-PQCDC.html) or Cascade Crest Speckled Hen Backs (https://www.discountflies.com/...)
• Hot Spot: UTC Ultra Thread, 70D, Red. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UTC70D.html