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Hare's Ear NymphNymphbeginner

Southwest & California

Hare's Ear Nymph

$4.00

Available Sizes10-18
Color Variations
natural hare's eardarkolive

The fly that imitates everything and nothing specific. Apparently trout find ambiguity as appealing as we do.

Quick Facts

TypeNymph
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Sizes10-18
Best LocationsTruckee River, CA; Upper Sacramento River, CA; Oak Creek, AZ

Where to Fish It

Truckee River

CA · Freestone River

Upper Sacramento River

CA · Freestone River

Oak Creek

AZ · Canyon Stream

Map unavailable. Locations for Hare's Ear Nymph: Truckee River, CA; Upper Sacramento River, CA; Oak Creek, AZ

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