Hare’s Ear Flashback (Bead Head)

Few flies have earned a permanent place in fly boxes like the Hare's Ear. The Flashback Hare's Ear takes that proven fish-catching profile and adds a reflective wing case that mimics the natural sheen of emerging aquatic insects.

Tied with buggy hare's ear dubbing, durable ribbing, a flashy wing case, and a bead head for added weight, this pattern consistently produces trout, panfish, and other freshwater species in rivers, streams, and lakes. Whether you're matching mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, or simply searching for active fish, the Flashback Hare's Ear remains one of the most versatile nymph patterns ever created.

Fish it under an indicator, as part of a Euro-nymph rig, or as a dropper beneath a dry fly.

Features

• Flashback wing case for added attraction
• Natural hare's ear dubbing creates a lifelike buggy profile
• Bead head helps reach feeding depth quickly
• Effective in rivers, streams, lakes, and tailwaters
• Excellent searching pattern when insect activity is uncertain
• Durable construction for repeated use

Best For

• Trout
• Panfish
• Grayling
• Mountain Whitefish

Recommended Techniques

• Indicator nymphing
• Euro nymphing
• Dry-dropper rigs
• Tight-line presentations