{"product_id":"hares-ear-gold-bead","title":"Hare’s Ear Gold Bead Nymph","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hare’s Ear Gold Bead Nymph is widely recognised as one of the most effective all purpose nymph patterns in fly fishing. A development of the traditional Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear, this version incorporates a gold bead to improve depth control and add subtle attraction beneath the surface. It remains a must have pattern in fly boxes across the UK, Europe and North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than copying one specific insect, the Hare’s Ear functions as a versatile impressionistic pattern. Its natural hare dubbing, soft guard hairs and ribbed body suggest a wide range of aquatic food sources including mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae and general subsurface invertebrates. This adaptability is one of the key reasons it consistently produces results in both rivers and stillwaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe addition of a gold bead enhances sink rate, allowing the fly to reach the strike zone quickly in faster currents or deeper water. The metallic bead also provides a discreet flash that can trigger takes without overpowering the natural appearance of the fly. Whether targeting brown trout or grayling in moving water or stocked fish in reservoirs and lakes, this pattern offers year round effectiveness.\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 Gold Bead Nymph Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Hare’s Ear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Hare’s Ear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib - Gold Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorax - Hare’s Ear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing Case - Half Mallard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Gold Bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTarget Species - Trout \u0026amp; Grayling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHare’s Ear Gold Bead Nymph - Fishing Techniques \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpstream River Drift:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cast upstream and allow the nymph to drift naturally along the riverbed, maintaining light contact to detect subtle takes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCzech or Tight-Line Nymphing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish at short range with a long leader to keep the fly close to the bottom, using the bead to quickly reach feeding depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStillwater Retrieve:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In lakes or reservoirs, allow the fly to sink before retrieving slowly with a figure of eight motion. Pause occasionally to let the fly rise slightly, as takes often come on the lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true general-purpose nymph, the Hare’s Ear Gold Bead continues to prove itself as one of the most dependable patterns for trout and grayling in a wide range of fishing situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 10","offer_id":56444525379908,"sku":"GHN04810","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 12","offer_id":56444525412676,"sku":"GHN04812","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56444525445444,"sku":"GHN04814","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56444525478212,"sku":"GHN04816","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 18","offer_id":56444525510980,"sku":"GHN04818","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/HaresEarGoldBeadNymph.jpg?v=1773770270","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/hares-ear-gold-bead","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}