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Hare's Ear NymphNymphbeginner

Southwest & California

Hare's Ear Nymph

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Available Sizes10-18
Color Variations
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Matched on Southwest & California, nymph flies, trout. Arizona and Southwest shop lead for desert trout, bass, canal carp, and warmwater patterns.

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Matched on Southwest & California, nymph flies, trout. New Mexico/Southwest trout shop lead for Rio Grande, San Juan, Pecos, and high desert water.

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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

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