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Brasshead Hare's ear nymph


Photo: Erling Olsen

Thread	: Black Unithread 8/0
Hook	: Kamasan B 170 # 6 - 10
Tail	: Partridge fibers.
Body	: Fur from hare’s ear, or substitute. 
Rib	: Fine gold tinsel.
Hackle	: Partridge.
Head	: Gold bead. (Brass)

A very good nymph for the early spring season, with cold water and "lazy fish". I’ll recommend you to fish it "bumping" on the river bottom, which are something the fish can't resist.