Hare's Ear - Wet

The Hare’s Ear Wet Fly, often associated with the Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear or GRHE, originated in 19th-century England. Evolving from early winged wet flies, its mottled hare’s-fur body creates a naturally buggy silhouette that can suggest mayfly nymphs, caddis pupae, and other aquatic insects. Its versatility helped inspire the famous wingless Hare’s Ear nymph that followed.

Curated by the IdentaFly fly fishing team.

After tying or before fishing, use a dubbing needle to pick out only the underside of the body. This creates the suggestion of legs and gills while preserving the fly’s slim silhouette and clean wing profile.