FLY
Nymph
Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph
Tied by Joe Glessner
Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph recipe
| Hook | #10 1X Long Nymph hook, 1xl (WFC M7 as tied) |
|---|---|
| Thread | 8/0 Black Uni-Thread or equivalent (8/0 Semperfli CWT, Black as tied) |
| Weighted Wire | 10-15 turns of non-lead wire (Semperfli 0.23mm Lead Free as tied) |
| Tail | Guard hairs from hare's mask |
| Rib | Gold oval tinsel (UTC Gold Oval French Tinsel, Medium as tied) |
| Abdomen | Blended lighter tan hair from the hare's mask (or Hairline Dubbing # 4, Hare's Ear - or equivalent) |
| Wing Case | Mottled turkey tail feather over thorax |
| Thorax | Blended darker brown hairs from the hare's mask (or Hairline Dubbing #5, Dark Hare's Ear or equivalent) |
About this fly
This is the fifth entry in the FFI Bronze Award handbook. Instructions for tying this fly can be found in the Bronze Award handbook, which can be viewed here: https://www.flyfishersinternational.org/Portals/0/FlyTyingGroup/FTGDocuments/FlyTyingSkillsAward/BronzeAwardHandbook_sm.pdf
Tied for: Trout (general)
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