I demonstrate how to tie a Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear in todays fly tying video. The Guide’s Choice is widely considered one of the best all around nymph patterns.
No secret why, as it blends just about all of the finest trout materials you can think of. See the materials list below.
Click Here to watch the video on the Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear:
Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear Fly Tying Materials
Hook: Daiichii #1710 Size #12
Bead: 1/8″ Brass Bead
Thread: Black size 70 Ultra thread
Tail: Pheasant tail mixed with dark hare’s ear
Rib: Medium Gold Tinsel
Abdomen: Dark Hare’s Ear Dubbing
Thorax: Peacock
Wing case: Pearl Flashabou
Hackle: Partridge
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Cool twist on an old classic, will definitely give it a try. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for checking in Brian. I love the classics especially anything with Peacock in it. It’s like natures Krystal Flash! Talk soon.
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