The Hares Ear Emerger Dry Fly is a natural and highly effective transition pattern designed to imitate insects as they move from subsurface to adult stage. Using the proven texture of hare fur, this emerger creates a lifelike silhouette that trout and grayling readily accept during active hatches.
Unlike high floating dry flies, this pattern is intended to sit low in the surface film, accurately copying the vulnerable stage of a mayfly or olive as it struggles to break free. The subtle buggy texture of the hare fur provides realism, while the balanced profile encourages confident takes from fish feeding just beneath the surface.
It is particularly productive during olive hatches and general upwinged fly activity when trout are rising but refusing fully hackled dry patterns.
Please note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.
Hares Ear Emerger Dry Fly Specifications
Body - Hares Ear
Rib - Pearl Mylar
Thorax - Hares Ear
Hackle - Brown Cock
Wing - Calf Body
Head - Black Silk
Hook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway
Target Species - Trout & Grayling
Why Choose The Hares Ear Emerger?
Natural Buggy Texture
Hare fur offers a realistic and slightly translucent appearance.
Low Film Presentation
Designed to imitate insects caught in surface tension.
Reliable Hatch Pattern
Effective during olive and general mayfly emergences.
How To Dress The Hares Ear Emerger Dry Fly
Apply Floatant To Wing & Hackle
Lightly treat the upper materials before casting.
Keep The Abdomen Untreated
Allow the body to sit naturally within the surface film.
Dry Between Casts
Use amadou or desiccant powder if flotation decreases.
How To Fish The Hares Ear Emerger Dry Fly
Upstream Dead Drift
Cast upstream and allow a drag free drift through feeding lanes. Precise presentation is key when fish are selective.
During Active Hatches
Fish when trout are targeting emerging insects rather than fully formed duns.
Calm Glides and Tail Outs
Focus on smoother sections where trout inspect insects closely.
The Hares Ear Emerger Dry Fly provides a natural and dependable solution for trout and grayling feeding just beneath the surface during active hatches.
