Guides Choice Hare's Ear

Published on Jul 2. 2014 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

If I could only pick one fly to take to a water I have never fished it would definitely be the Guides Choice Hare's Ear. I use it in numerous applications from streams to still water. Swing it, drift it or strip it. Just tie one on and catch fish!

Material List:
Thread: UTC 70 FL. Fire Orange
Hook: Umpqua U103 #16
Bead: 2.4mm Gold
Tail: Pheasant Tail
Rib: UTC Ultrawire Br Size
Dubbing: Hare's Ear
Thorax: Peacock Hurl
Soft Hackle: Hungarian Partridge

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