Hare's Ear Soft Hackle

[nfrechet]

Hare's Ear Soft Hackle

Hook - Mustad 3906, 3399 or equivalent
Thread - Brown
Tail - Wood duck or substitute
Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel
Body - Hare's ear dubbing
Hackle - Brown hen

https://thefeatherbender.com/how-to-tie ... ft-hackle/

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Got to be honest, I tie a lot of these, some with variations. None look this good. Norm, you can take a staple of everyone's fly box and elevate it to art. Magic...it has to be magic.

[hankaye]

norm, Howdy;

Love your postings. Such a great way to start the day.

I do marvel at the squared off butts you create. Each appears
as if you've used a 'T' square to create the flat end and tube-like
body. Impressive.

hank

[Mike62]

Hank, I use a T-square on my flies, too. Usually to beat them...

Impeccable tying, Norm.

[letumgo]

Norm,

I saw your post first thing this morning. Did I stop to say thanks. Nope. I headed straight to the vise, inspired to tye by your post. My renditions were buggy shadows of your's, but still inspired.

Thanks you.

And thank you for the additional link. I received Barry's Techniques book for Christmas. Good stuff.