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Hare's Ear CdC

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Description

A best seller. Called the Fratnik Midge after its inventor Marjan Fratnik, it is now referred to as the "F Fly". It has a wing of CDC feathers which have natural buoyancy. It is a versatile pattern and can be used to imitate small sedge, olives or midges..

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

dead-drift

Conditions

clear water, low light

Field Notes

This is a buoyant dry fly pattern meant to sit on the surface and imitate small sedges, olives, or midges. Fish it with a delicate dead-drift on calm water or as a subtle surface offering when trout are keying on tiny insects.

Pros

  • Natural CDC wing provides buoyancy
  • Versatile imitation of multiple small insects
  • Good choice for selective trout

Cons

  • Small profile can be hard to see
  • Less effective in rough water or heavy chop

Keywords

hareearcdcorvissellercalledfratnikmidgeinventormarjanreferredflywingfeathersnaturalbuoyancyversatilepattern

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