Flashback Hare's Ear
830-10
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The Flashback Hare’s Ear is a timeless nymph pattern known for its lifelike, buggy profile and ability to imitate a wide range of aquatic insects—especially mayfly nymphs and caddis larvae. The natural mottling of hare’s ear dubbing creates subtle, realistic movement, while the flashback wing case adds just enough shimmer to catch a trout’s attention without looking unnatural. This non-beadhead version offers a softer presentation and slower sink rate, making it ideal for technical water, wary trout, or shallower drifts where a gentle entry is key.
Highly versatile and productive year-round, the Flashback Hare’s Ear excels in riffles, slow seams, and transitional water where trout feed opportunistically. Its impressionistic design makes it effective even when no specific hatch is present, earning it a permanent place in every well-rounded nymph box.
Best for:
- Mayfly and caddis hatches, or general searching nymphing
- Spooky or pressured trout needing a soft, subtle presentation
- Shallow or slower water where a beadless nymph is advantageous
📌 Pro Tip: Try fishing this fly higher in the water column during emerging mayfly activity—the natural fibers and flash create a convincing ascending movement.
