Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph
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Fly: Frank Thompson, Originator: (unknown), Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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| Hook: |
TMC 3761, #10-18 |
| Thread: |
Flymaster, 6/0, rusty brown |
| Weight: |
Lead wire or similar, .020 or 0.15, about 8 turns |
| Tail: |
Fox squirrel, guard hairs, about 10 hairs |
| Rib: |
Gold wire, fine, doubled and twisted |
| Abdomen: |
Hare’s ear and mask dubbing |
| Wing case: |
Goose quill, folded, dull side out |
| Thorax: |
Fox squirrel, under fur, dubbing looped. After dubbing the thorax, fold goose quill over thorax area just behind the eye. Pick out a few hairs out of thorax area for legs. |
Note: This is one of the favorite nymphs in the U.S.
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