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Dorato's Hares Ear Nymph

Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 5:52 am
by nfrechet
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Dorato's Hare's Ear Nymph

Hooks - TMC3769, DAI1550 or equivalent, sizes 8-14
Weight - Lead free wire (optional)
Thread - Brown
Tail - Grizzly hackle barbs
Body - Dubbed with hare's mask fur
Legs - Grizzly hackle barbs tied in as a beard
Wing case - Barred imitation lemon wood duck barbs tied in at the head and extending over the thorax

Bill Dorato originated this pattern.

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson

Re: Dorato's Hares Ear Nymph

Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 4:14 pm
by letumgo
Did you add a touch of Antron to the dubbing. It’s got a nice glint. Handsome fishing fly.