Beginner - Hares Ear Nymph
Schedule
Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
153 Maple St 2nd Floor, Glens Falls, NY, United States, New York 12801 | Glens Falls, NY
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Date: Mon., Dec. 29th Time 5-7pm
Level: Beginner
Fee: $40
Instructor: Jay Hall
Max person limit: 4
https://theflyfishingworkshop.com/products/hares-ear-nymph-class-monday-december-29th-5pm
Classes are paid in-full at sign up. Cancellation Policy: No refunds for last-minute cancellations within 72 hours unless the seat is filled or the instructor cancels.
Beginner Hare’s Ear Nymph Class
This class introduces new fly tyers to the fundamentals of creating the versatile Hare’s Ear Nymph. You’ll focus on basic techniques like starting thread, tying a tail, forming a segmented body with dubbing, adding a rib (optional), palmering or stacking hackle, and finishing the head. Using larger, easier-to-handle hooks and beginner-friendly materials, this pattern builds skills that transfer to many other nymphs and wet flies, making it the perfect first fly to catch trout, bass, and panfish.
What You'll Learn:
Tools & Materials:
Introduction to essential fly tying tools: vise, bobbin, scissors
Basic materials: nymph hooks, tying thread, hare’s ear dubbing, wire or tinsel for ribbing, hackle, beads (optional)
Core Techniques:
Starting the Thread: Securing your tying thread to the hook
Tail: Attaching a small tail or fibers to mimic nymph movement
Body: Applying hare’s ear dubbing to create a natural, segmented body
Ribbing (Optional): Adding wire or tinsel to enhance durability and imitation
Hackle/Thorax: Palmering or stacking hackle for movement and profile
Finishing: Creating a durable thread head and securing it with cement or resin
Versatility:
Learn how simple modifications (color, bead head, ribbing, size) allow this nymph to imitate a wide variety of aquatic insects, effective across multiple fish species and conditions
Why It's Great for Beginners:
Simplicity: Few materials and straightforward steps
Effective: A proven pattern for trout, bass, and panfish, helping build confidence
Foundation: Mastering the Hare’s Ear Nymph provides skills that transfer to dozens of other flies, such as the Pheasant Tail Nymph, Copper John, or Prince Nymph
What You'll Do:
Hands-on tying of one or two Hare’s Ear Nymphs
Learn to identify and use different colors and variations
Get tips on how to fish them effectively in various waters
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