Tied by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions.
The Hare's Ear Parachute is a great fly to have in your arsenal. Like its nymphal counterpart represents a wide range of mayfly species from drakes to march browns. Because it floats well and it also works nicely in a dry dropper rig.
Materials Hook: Standard dry-fly hook (here a TMC 100), size 12. Thread: Tan 8/0 or 70-denier. Tails: Deer hair, cleaned and stacked. Rib: Gold oval French tinsel, small. Post: White polypropylene floating yarn. Abdomen: Natural light hare’s mask dubbing. Hackle: Grizzly saddle hackle. Thorax: Natural light hare’s mask dubbing.
How to Tie the Hare's Ear Parachute
