Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph (with hotspot) - Trout Fly Tying for Beginners

Another easy nymph fly pattern, the Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear is a true classic and one of the most popular nymphs ever created. The hare's ear dubbing can be changed to almost anything to match any situation; this particular tie adds a caddis green hotspot in the thorax.

Hook: #12-18 Nymph
Thread: Black
Tail: Tuft of hare's ear
Rib: Gold wire
Body: Hare's ear
Wingcase: Turkey wing feather, dark slip
Thorax: Hare's ear with guard hairs (different color for hotspot)

Savage Flies is a project (named after one of my homewaters, the Savage River in Western Maryland, US). I've been trout fishing for many years but have only been tying for the last couple and am learning more every week. If you have any pointers on techniques that would help, I would love to hear them in the comments.

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