Description

Solitude's Bead Head Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear is a buggy, impressionistic nymph for trout and grayling. The textured body suggests a range of aquatic insects, while the bead helps carry the fly below the surface.

Performance

Fish it on a controlled dead drift through feeding lanes. Select the size to suit the naturals, and adjust rig depth and weight to keep the fly near the fish.

Why we use it

The natural texture makes it a useful searching pattern when fish are feeding on nymphs but the exact species is unclear.

Materials

Hare's-ear dubbing, gold-colored ribbing, and a bead head.

Specifications

Hook sizes: 12, 14, 16, and 18. Pattern type: bead-head nymph.

Key features

• Textured insect profile
• Weighted bead head
• Versatile subsurface searching pattern