I put this together today just kind of making it up as I went along and came out with what I think is kind of like a hybrid Hare's Ear/ Copper John. I'd appreciate any feedback or opinions on how to make it better. I tied a few in tan and dark hare's ear as well. Here's the recipe:
Hook: Umpqua U101 #10-16
Thread: 8/0 Olive
Tail: Light Olive Mallard
Rib: Chartreuse XSm Ultra Wire
Body: Olive Hare's Ear
Thorax: Olive Hare's Ear
Wing Case: Orvis Black/Olive Thin Skin and Gold Tinsel
Legs: Light Olive Mallard
Bead: Copper to match hook size
Head finished with a UV resin and torch.
OLIVE VERSION
TAN VERSION
DARK HARE'S EAR VERSION
Thanks,
Mike
Comments
Love the look of that fly, Mike. Especially the Dark Hare's Ear version. I think it'd do very well here in central NY. Nicely tied!
Thanks, it has done well here in SW PA for me over the last week or so. The tan and dark have at least.
Very nice fly! Definitely looks buggy, I'll have to try that one here in NE Oregon. Thanks for sharing!
-Justin