Hare’s Ear Crawler Nymph
Bead Head Nymph, Mayfly Nymph, Nymph
Tied By Darrell Olson
Hook: Kona NS2, Size 12
Thread: Tan 72 Denier
Bead: Nymph Head Evolution Mayfly – Clinger & Crawler – Medium
Tail: Mottled Hen Saddle Fibers
Back rib: Small Gold Wire
Abdomen: Hare’s Mask Dubbing – Light
Wing case: Turkey Mottled Feather Slip
Thorax: Hare’s Mask Dubbing – Dark
Notes:
Hare’s Ear Crawler Nymph
After mayfly eggs are laid, they hatch within usually 2 or 3 weeks and start the next cycle as nymphs. There are four basic types of mayfly nymphs – the burrowers, swimmers, clingers and crawlers. Each type of mayfly nymphs has their own particular habitat and behavior.
The majority of flies to imitate the crawler nymphs can be from hook size 12 down to the very small hook size of 22, however, the Great Red Quill and the Western Green Drakes can be fished with a hook size of 10 and larger.