Orvis UK

Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless

$2.25

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Description

From the designer, Devin Olsen: "The Blowtorch is one of my absolute favorite patterns and I always try it on new rivers. The bulk of the time it works excellently. To add a lighter colored variation to the Blowtorch, I tried a hare’s ear version several years ago. It has become a great pattern during the warmer months and whenever caddis pupae are around. It has also convinced many of the pickiest tailwater trout around to give it a try when more traditional patterns have gone lacking."

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout

Techniques

finesse, vertical jigging

Water Column

bottom

Action

drifting nymph

Conditions

clear water, cold water

Field Notes

This is a trout nymph pattern designed to imitate aquatic insects, especially caddis pupae. It is a strong choice on tailwaters and other pressured trout water when fish are selective, and it can be fished as part of a nymphing setup near the bottom.

Pros

  • Effective on picky trout
  • Good caddis pupa imitation
  • Barbless hook is fish-friendly

Cons

  • Best used with nymphing tactics rather than simple surface casting
  • Small fly can be hard to see and manage

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