Hare’s Ear is one of those classic flies that belongs in every fisherman’s fly box. It is often mentioned in the same time as Pheasant Tail and is very high on the list of favorite flies of anglers around the world.
There are many varieties of this fly around, both with and without a beadhead.
Here it is tied in a simple way. Unweighted and ready for surface fishing, or as a dropper fly.
Hook: Ahrex FW561 or eq
Thread: Brown 8/0 – 12/0
Ribbing: Golden oval tinsel
Tail: Hare’s mask
Body: Hare’s mask
Wing case: Turkey
Thorax: Hare’s mask