*Type of Fly

Nymph

*Name of Fly:

Goldhead Gold Rib Hares Ear

*Etymology:
(Why you named the fly with its name)

Because that is what it is!

*Date Invented

Goldheads in 1980’s

Hook:

12, 14 or 16 on heavy wire

Thread:

Brown

Weighting:

Goldhead in size to match hook

Tail:

Hares mask

Body:

Hares mask dubbed up to goldhead

Rib:

Gold wire

Thorax:

N/A

Legs:

N/A

Wings:

None

Hackle:

Optional Partridge

Special Tying Instructions:

Form a carrot shaped body up to eye.

Fishing Instructions:

Fish deep to reach fish in fast water
Adjust hook size to conditions. Fish in team of two.

Interesting Facts:

John Goddard suggests adding hackle behind bead softens the plop as it hits water.