Old school pattern. You certainly couldn’t catch fish on an old pattern like this so you really shouldn’t even bother…or MAYBE…you should try it again. There’s a reason it’s been around as long as it has.

The Gold-Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph is a sentimental favorite for most anglers. It is often one of the first flies a tyer learns which often results in it being one of the first flies the angler uses to catch a fish. No angler forgets that moment. Its effectiveness comes from the naturally spikey hares mask dubbing with its natural tans & grays along with just enough flash from the tinsel ribbing to bring some attention to it as it drifts. It is an extremely versatile fly that imitates many insects and is available in a classic Gold-Ribbed, Bead Head and Tungsten Jigged versions.