Steve's Hare's Ear SBS

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The cat skinned, Kiwi style.

hook - Mustad 3906B #10
thread - Danville 6/0 black
tail - woodduck flank
rib - small wire copper
body - dubbing hare's ear
bead - 1/8" copper
hackle - partridge
wing - woodduck flank


Part 1

mash barb, slide bead on hook; jam some non-tox into the back end, leave about 1 eye width free in front of bead

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start thread; tie in rib, wrap to bend

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measure (shank) some woodduck fibers; tie in

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dub thread/dub body

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counterwrap rib, helicopter end, cover with thread; tie off/trim thread

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Part 2

re-start thread in front of bead, tie in partridge by tip; wrap, tie off/trim

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prep woodduck, measure (tips to tail)

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tie in/trim, whip finish, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

Interesting will have to try some.

Rick

I really like it, Scott. I like it better than the classic pattern.

Nice lookin fly, no doubt the trout will enjoy it