{"product_id":"hares-ear-copper-bead-tungsten","title":"Hare’s Ear Copper Tungsten Bead Nymph","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hare’s Ear Copper Tungsten Bead Nymph is a heavier, depth focused evolution of the classic Hare’s Ear design. Built to reach the feeding zone quickly, this version combines a dense tungsten bead with copper ribbing to enhance sink rate and add controlled flash. It is an excellent choice for anglers targeting trout and grayling in deeper runs, fast currents or colder water conditions where fish hold close to the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all Hare’s Ear patterns, this nymph is not tied to a single hatch. Instead, it acts as a general imitation of a wide range of subsurface prey, including mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae and freshwater invertebrates. The natural fibres of the hare dubbing create subtle movement in the water, while the copper rib provides segmentation and a light-reflective trigger without overpowering the fly’s realistic appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tungsten bead offers significantly more weight than standard brass or gold beads, allowing the fly to penetrate faster water and maintain depth throughout the drift. This makes it particularly effective in rivers, pocket water and early-season conditions when trout are feeding deep and conserving energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHare’s Ear Copper Tungsten Bead Nymph Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Hare’s Ear Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Natural Hare’s Ear Mixed With Black Seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib - Copper Wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorax - Hare’s Ear Dubbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead - Copper Coloured Tungsten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout \u0026amp; Grayling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose The Hare’s Ear Copper Tungsten Bead Nymph?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Sink Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The tungsten bead ensures the fly reaches the riverbed quickly, ideal for deeper pools and strong flows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Yet Visible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper ribbing adds subtle flash and segmentation while maintaining a lifelike profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Season Performer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Effective in both rivers and stillwaters when fish are feeding close to the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHare’s Ear Copper Tungsten Bead Nymph Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Upstream Nymphing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cast upstream into faster runs and allow the fly to sink immediately, keeping controlled contact as it drifts naturally along the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCzech \/ Tight-Line Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish at short range with a long leader and minimal fly line beyond the rod tip. The tungsten bead helps maintain constant depth while improving strike detection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStillwater Deep Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In reservoirs or lakes, allow the fly to sink on a floating or intermediate line before retrieving slowly with a steady figure of eight. Takes often occur as the fly lifts slightly during pauses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dependable heavy nymph option, the Hare’s Ear Copper \u0026amp; Tungsten Bead delivers reliable depth control and consistent results when trout or grayling are holding low in the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56444541010244,"sku":"TN08014","price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56444541043012,"sku":"TN08016","price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/Hare_s_Ear_Copper_Tungsten_Bead_Nymph_1.png?v=1774290658","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/hares-ear-copper-bead-tungsten","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}