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Hare's Ear Olive (Gold Nugget)

$1.75
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Description

The gold bead at the head of this Olive Hare's Ear helps to keep the fly deep but also catches the light to increase its attraction.is a great general pattern that catches a huge amount of fish the world over on both still and running water. A best seller.

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

finesse

Water Column

bottom

Action

drifting nymph

Conditions

clear water, current

Field Notes

A classic beadhead nymph pattern for drifting under an indicator or as part of a nymph rig. The gold bead helps it get down quickly and adds flash, making it effective in both still and moving water.

Pros

  • Versatile general-purpose nymph
  • Gold bead adds depth and attraction
  • Works in still and running water

Cons

  • Not ideal when fish are feeding strictly on the surface
  • Small fly can be hard to see without an indicator

Keywords

hareearolivegoldnuggetorvisbeadheadhelpsflydeepcatcheslightincreaseattractiongreatgeneralpattern

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