Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear

[GlassJet]

This has to be my all-time favourite fly.


Tied on a Kamasan B405, Yellow silk, waxed. Abdomen split thread. #16

If I was only allowed one fly to take to my river, and I had to catch a fish with it, then this would be my choice. And probably this size too, though I've caught on everything from a #12 to a #22 with this pattern. And practically any time of the year as well. In the winter months, tied with a gold bead it picks up more than its fair share of grayling.

What would your choice be, for: "If I was only allowed one fly..." ? There will be a few Stewart's Spiders, I'll wager!

Andrew.

[William Anderson]

That's a loaded and unfair question, but I'll offer a response against my better judgement. A Hare's Ear Flymph would be a solid choice. I wish this was tied with a little darker silk, but it's the only decent pic of the HEF that I have. This or a Hare's Ear and Partridge. Or a Pheasant Tail and Partridge. No, No...a William's Favorite. When I'm just search casting with no convincing hatch evident..I would bet on a William's Favorite (the name just has a certain charm too). No...a Hare's Ear Flymph. I'm sticking with that. or anything with a partridge hackle. Told you...it was unfair. Again, this answer assmes a beautiful, medium sized, cold water trout stream on the East Coast...so as Hans is fond of saying...your mileage may vary. (what water? what season? what species of fish?)

w

[GlassJet]

(what water? what season? what species of fish?)

w

My river, for me (small, rain fed, peat-stained etc ) or yours for you, practically any season - that's the point, hence why it is my choice as my one fly wild brown trout and grayling.

Didn't mean to be unfair, William - just a bit of fun.

Andrew.