Hare?s Ear #15 SBS

[ScottP]

Found a series of 50 variations here. Pre-made dubbing brushes would speed up the process.

hook - Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
tail - partridge brown
abdomen - small wire gold/hare's ear dubbing brush
wing case - pheasant tail
thorax - same as abdomen (but a bit thicker)


Part 1

wrap front 1/3 of shank with non-tox; tie in thread, wrap to bend




measure (gap width) a clump of partridge fibers; tie in/trim






tie in wire loop; wax




insert dubbing in loop (keep it sparse so the wire shows thru), twist






wrap forward to 60% mark; tie off/trim




tie in a clump of pt




repeat dubbing loop sequence but with a bit more dubbing

[ScottP]

Part 2

wrap loop forward to 1 eye width from eye; tie off/trim




pull wing case forward; tie down




trim, whip finish, SHHAN, rough up dubbing (as needed) with velcro stick








Regards,
Scott

[jcampbell]

Looks great!

I tied a streamer yesterday called a Sparkling Minnow. It was weighted with a tungsten cone head and a good measure of non-lead wrap on a #8 hook. The exterior material was a new buggy looking material called "EP Brush" by Enrico Puglisi. It is woven on to a fine wire wrap. Only one problem...the damn thing floated. Could not get it down. Whatever this material is, it would apparently be great for dry flies

[ScottP]

The exterior material was a new buggy looking material called "EP Brush" by Enrico Puglisi. It is woven on to a fine wire wrap. Only one problem...the damn thing floated. Could not get it down. Whatever this material is, it would apparently be great for dry flies

They make those with EP Fibers; polypropylene yarn, just like Congo Hair, Widow's Web, etc. I use it on dry fly wings because it sheds water, as you found out. I have used that stuff to tie some Puglisi baitfish flies, but only for shallow or just under the surface, not deep water.


Regards,
Scott

[melk]

50 variations - I need to get going!
Mike

[Rick Z]

Premade dubbing brushes are very helpful in tying flies like this one.

Rick

[jcampbell]

They make those with EP Fibers; polypropylene yarn, just like Congo Hair, Widow's Web, etc. I use it on dry fly wings because it sheds water, as you found out. I have used that stuff to tie some Puglisi baitfish flies, but only for shallow or just under the surface, not deep water.


Regards,
Scott

I apologize for jumping in on your post, but appreciate your explanation to my problem. Matter of fact, I did eventual get it swimming right under the surface as you indicate. Interesting stuff. Will have to find a better application for it. Thanks

[ScottP]

I apologize for jumping in on your post, but appreciate your explanation to my problem....Interesting stuff. Will have to find a better application for it.

No apologies necessary. Good to hear of your experience with the EP Brushes, even if it turned out not to be quite what you were looking for. All tying materials have their pluses and minuses and it’s great when we can have a discussion about them; we all benefit.

Regards,
Scott

[Rick Z]

Weird one I do. Flash on rear as it drops first. WHE6.jpg

Rick