I learned your hares ear nymph a long time ago from one of your first videos. I am happy to say I’ve had a lot of success with it. Thanks a million Kelly
Hey to all the crew at the slideinn, Kelly, that was amazing and I loved the tail. I could just listen to you for hours. Hope y’all are staying safe and having a wonderful time on and off the water. Thanks for all that y’all do I learn so much👍
kelly thanks for this beautiful demonstration. I like a couple of things in particular beyond the particulars of this pattern. You said we need to practice and pay attention to the traditions of our "craft". I tell our residents (trainees) in plastic surgery here at UBC craft cannot be commoditized, so this really spoke to me. And you don't use a whip finish tool. It's all beautifully shot and the detail demonstrated is admirable. 😊
I bought many dozens of these in the Golden version from Slide Inn in the past. Now I tie my own flies and this video will come in handy. Thanks Kelly!
Love watching you tie flies. You say you talk a lot and you do but at least you are on topic and I learn so much from your segments. Keep up the great work and stay safe. From BC Canada.
“Keep America un-Euro’ed.” Exactly. I messed around with Euro nymphing for a couple years and decided it was more effective than fly fishing in many situations, but it really made me miss fly fishing.😀
I first tied it around 1980. Agree that it is the best nymph, along with the pheasant tail. I catch 90% of my fish on this combination. They work anywhere.
Hey Kelly, Semperfli does make a claret (burgundy) colored thread in the Classic Waxed Thread line... Just an FYI. It’s not quite Nano Silk, but very good... Days better than Danvills imo
That's a great Hare's Ear. So much better than any commercial offering. Constructive comments....... Kelly (with respect) it would really help if you completed every sentence you started. Twisting the silver rib is a good idea, and even better/stronger if twisted onto A loop of Semperfli #12. You're right - silver rib attracts better than gold. Peacock is variable in quality and dries with age, so it can fray quickly. Black or dark green Zelon or Trigger Point are perfect alternatives for that job. Semperfli #12 is pretty thick/multistranded and, as you say, nigh-on unbreakable. It can be split so easily it makes a formed loop unnecessary in a fly so small. On occasions, a hint of pearl or peacock IceDub mixed into the hare's ear body dubbing can make a big difference to the fly's effectiveness.
@@thomengel9720 "drop shot" = weight at the end of the rig with 1,2 or 3 tags off the main line typically 2-4" with your fly of choice tied on. You fish it tight line no indicator most the time and you feel the drop shot ticking bottom and typically when the fish takes it feels either more solid or a head shake and u set the hook. Super effective in deep fast water and pocket water.
@@miketardiff6995 cool part is we in the free world get to choose how we enjoy the great outdoors and can travel to different states and fish almost everywhere. 🇺🇸
Hell, I’m from Europe and I wouldn’t like to see fly fishing Europeanised!!! It’s like a disease spreading slowly, I’m starting to see folks here in Ireland along the streams high sticking with a length of mono and a bead and resin “fly” like machines. Where the f is the enjoyment or relaxation in that?! I absolutely hate that folks had to go and make something like our sport competitive based on numbers of fish caught. Weren’t casting competitions good? No they are, the euro stuff is for folks who can’t be bothered learning how to cast a fly rod or detect takes. Anyways, rant over… you guys have a lovely shop and glad to have been able to give you some business.
Having spent two months. Giving 'basics in fly tying' lessons. To a group of lake anglers. I can probably shed some light. On the great rabbit fur nymph tail conspiracy. Of 2021.
The fact of the matter is. And probably every 'guide' at some stage (although, I've never operated professionally in that sense, I've taught a lot of different anglers over the decades). The worst thing. That I assume that guides can do (reason, why I don't care much for saltwater, warm water, south east of north America type of sport in fly fishing). The worst thing that one can probably do. Is to impose one's own preferences. On to one's clients.
Lake angling was never really my thing. Although, by coincidence. Many of my mentors over the years (both in real life, and in reading books written by great Irish anglers in particular). Have been still water anglers. So there was a library of stuff there. That I could lean on. To 'slant' my teaching. Of a couple of experienced boat men. Who were familiar with the practicalities of working boats. On the still water. Yet, they had wanted to move to the next level. In terms of their fly making and fly fishing. Capabilities.
What that did. Was it forced me to reach back in my knowledge gained. About still water fly angling. And re-hash that. For the purposes of teaching fairly novice fly anglers. Who did not want to fish in rivers. But spent most of their time on still water. How to get their game. To the next level. They'd come to me originally. Because of my experience of salmon and sea trout angling. On very fast, high gradient, high volume of water capacity. River channels. Which when you think about that. It might describe somewhere like the 'Madison' (where yes, there are nymphs etc trying to just 'cling on' to the bottom, all of the time). But in the context of still water angling. That is not what they wanted. And it was a job. To convince them. They needed to look at it. Through a different lens. Than the lens that I would use.
What I wanted to do as well. Was to un-complicate the process for them. Narrowly focus them into around a half a dozen. Basic worthy still water fly patterns. Or 'platforms' at least (within each platform, they could be free to innovate and change within parameters). That were suited to stillwater angling. And that means of course. That a whole raft of things. That one brings with one (as the 'teacher' in this situation). Into the class room. With one. One has to throw out altogether.
Why not? Message to whom? I love it, there's actually five, however two are carvings I did for background. I have no problem with limited kill on fish. I have been a taxidermist for over forty years and have killed a whopping two fish to mount for myself and to be totally honest I regret not taking a couple others. Catch and release was never intended to be never kill a fish it was intended to be (limit you kill don't kill your limit) consciously preserving the resource . I also still kill fish to eat on occasion. The bottom line is this is a blood sport and there will be mortality even if you let every fish go, we just don't see the end result. Kelly
I love the pattern. You obviously know what you are doing, but I am having a really hard time following because you cannot finish a thought. Explain what you are doing better. Please.
I love Commenters like you. You obviously know what you are watching , but I am having a really hard time understanding your comment because you must not have factored in how much you paid for this tutorial and resource. Explain why you felt obligated to complain or couldn’t just leave comment of appreciation. Try being a better person, Please
@@commoncorysense1809 That was awful rude of you to say. My comment was very straightforward. Love the pattern, constructive criticism. I'll take my views elsewhere.
‘’Too’’ much unsolicited opinion with your negative comment there Paul. Stick to buying Amazon flies and telling people how you tied them. The ‘’Bla bla” you feel obligated to complain about with your public broadcast or your ignorance will keep you in the Tie By Numbers Club for life…(correct use of ellipsis) for life
Hi Kelly... I like your videos the best because you talk so much and explain everything very carefully. Thank you 😃
I learned your hares ear nymph a long time ago from one of your first videos. I am happy to say I’ve had a lot of success with it. Thanks a million Kelly
Hey to all the crew at the slideinn, Kelly, that was amazing and I loved the tail. I could just listen to you for hours. Hope y’all are staying safe and having a wonderful time on and off the water. Thanks for all that y’all do I learn so much👍
Best Hare’s Ear pattern I’ve seen to date. Thanks for sharing.
kelly thanks for this beautiful demonstration. I like a couple of things in particular beyond the particulars of this pattern. You said we need to practice and pay attention to the traditions of our "craft". I tell our residents (trainees) in plastic surgery here at UBC craft cannot be commoditized, so this really spoke to me. And you don't use a whip finish tool. It's all beautifully shot and the detail demonstrated is admirable. 😊
I bought many dozens of these in the Golden version from Slide Inn in the past. Now I tie my own flies and this video will come in handy. Thanks Kelly!
Love watching you tie flies. You say you talk a lot and you do but at least you are on topic and I learn so much from your segments. Keep up the great work and stay safe. From BC Canada.
“Keep America un-Euro’ed.” Exactly. I messed around with Euro nymphing for a couple years and decided it was more effective than fly fishing in many situations, but it really made me miss fly fishing.😀
Drop shot method you taught me is my nymphing method. Thanks for the Hares ear-definitely going to try it.
Great looking variation, Kelly. Those couple additions make a big difference.
Learning this fly and purchased Galloup tie up tool and helps learning dubbing loop
Looks so good I’d eat it!! Another great tie. Thanks Kelly..
I REALLY LIKE THE WAY KELLY TELLS YOU WHAT HE'S DOING AND WHY.......
After tying some Hare's ears recently in @18 , not using a dubbing loop did in fact led to a lesser appearance. I'm heading back to the loop.
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This traditional fly is effective on brook trout over here. Thanks Kelly!
Great tie and will take me while to get used to that. Thank you
Your method for tying the leg hackles in is the best nugget of info. in this video along with the krystal flash substitution for the rib.
I like the way that copper looks show's better nicely done
No Mylar body! I love it! Great tie, thank you sir!
Been using this hares ear pattern for 7 years. My #1 nymph pattern. Size 16 in nat - olive - golden.
I first tied it around 1980. Agree that it is the best nymph, along with the pheasant tail. I catch 90% of my fish on this combination. They work anywhere.
@@careymitchell4731 TH-cam Ben Turpin size 18 bead head pheasant tail. Give it a try with Hares Ear combo.
Another good one to add to the box, thanks Kelly. Keep the good stuff coming.
Great information. Thanks so much from Calgary Alberta Canada.
Continue to watch and learn each time.
Great fly .Thanks for posting
Fantastic pattern sir. I love it.
Hey Kelly, Semperfli does make a claret (burgundy) colored thread in the Classic Waxed Thread line... Just an FYI. It’s not quite Nano Silk, but very good... Days better than Danvills imo
This was surprisingly easy to tie! Can’t wait to fish it. It’s SUPER buggy!
I almost matched your findings
That's a great Hare's Ear. So much better than any commercial offering.
Constructive comments.......
Kelly (with respect) it would really help if you completed every sentence you started.
Twisting the silver rib is a good idea, and even better/stronger if twisted onto A loop of Semperfli #12.
You're right - silver rib attracts better than gold.
Peacock is variable in quality and dries with age, so it can fray quickly. Black or dark green Zelon or Trigger Point are perfect alternatives for that job.
Semperfli #12 is pretty thick/multistranded and, as you say, nigh-on unbreakable. It can be split so easily it makes a formed loop unnecessary in a fly so small.
On occasions, a hint of pearl or peacock IceDub mixed into the hare's ear body dubbing can make a big difference to the fly's effectiveness.
Don't fear the loop, I like it😀. A great tie, I will try some. Thanks
I'll say it: drop-shotting > Euro nymphing. I guarantee competitive anglers would drop-shot if they could!
I give up. What is drop shotting in fly fishing?
@@thomengel9720 "drop shot" = weight at the end of the rig with 1,2 or 3 tags off the main line typically 2-4" with your fly of choice tied on. You fish it tight line no indicator most the time and you feel the drop shot ticking bottom and typically when the fish takes it feels either more solid or a head shake and u set the hook. Super effective in deep fast water and pocket water.
I would suggest the comp anglers would use both in different water types.
glencamblin despite the zeal of my response, I agree.
@@miketardiff6995 cool part is we in the free world get to choose how we enjoy the great outdoors and can travel to different states and fish almost everywhere. 🇺🇸
Love the detail you put into your videos. Great stuff. As a learner i assume these will will work on small stillwaters ? Thanks .
great tie Kelly.
“The best part of getting old is being blind and not being able to see your mistakes” I’m hopeful that my fly tying OCD will one day deminish.
Thanks! 👍👍🎣
On 16 three herls or less..?
What do you mean when you say,”Don’t reef it?” Do you mean don’t pull very it extremely tight?
MGAFA - make great American flys again
how does the peacock hold up?
What about just rabbit fur if you had a skin or something would any part of a rabbit work the same way
Sure it would......
Don't hate on the euros Kelly. I would love to see Egan or Olsen go head to head with your best drop shot guides. My $ on the euro. Just sayin...
Good looking bug I have to know is that a tie dye Jesus behind your left shoulder
Ah the Irish Mountain Hare is the best.
Similar profile to Whitlock’s Fox Squirrel
Hell, I’m from Europe and I wouldn’t like to see fly fishing Europeanised!!! It’s like a disease spreading slowly, I’m starting to see folks here in Ireland along the streams high sticking with a length of mono and a bead and resin “fly” like machines. Where the f is the enjoyment or relaxation in that?! I absolutely hate that folks had to go and make something like our sport competitive based on numbers of fish caught. Weren’t casting competitions good? No they are, the euro stuff is for folks who can’t be bothered learning how to cast a fly rod or detect takes. Anyways, rant over… you guys have a lovely shop and glad to have been able to give you some business.
I detest dubbing loope mainly because do not use and can not get them to work.
On the subject matter of supply chains.
Having spent two months. Giving 'basics in fly tying' lessons. To a group of lake anglers. I can probably shed some light. On the great rabbit fur nymph tail conspiracy. Of 2021.
The fact of the matter is. And probably every 'guide' at some stage (although, I've never operated professionally in that sense, I've taught a lot of different anglers over the decades). The worst thing. That I assume that guides can do (reason, why I don't care much for saltwater, warm water, south east of north America type of sport in fly fishing). The worst thing that one can probably do. Is to impose one's own preferences. On to one's clients.
Lake angling was never really my thing. Although, by coincidence. Many of my mentors over the years (both in real life, and in reading books written by great Irish anglers in particular). Have been still water anglers. So there was a library of stuff there. That I could lean on. To 'slant' my teaching. Of a couple of experienced boat men. Who were familiar with the practicalities of working boats. On the still water. Yet, they had wanted to move to the next level. In terms of their fly making and fly fishing. Capabilities.
What that did. Was it forced me to reach back in my knowledge gained. About still water fly angling. And re-hash that. For the purposes of teaching fairly novice fly anglers. Who did not want to fish in rivers. But spent most of their time on still water. How to get their game. To the next level. They'd come to me originally. Because of my experience of salmon and sea trout angling. On very fast, high gradient, high volume of water capacity. River channels. Which when you think about that. It might describe somewhere like the 'Madison' (where yes, there are nymphs etc trying to just 'cling on' to the bottom, all of the time). But in the context of still water angling. That is not what they wanted. And it was a job. To convince them. They needed to look at it. Through a different lens. Than the lens that I would use.
What I wanted to do as well. Was to un-complicate the process for them. Narrowly focus them into around a half a dozen. Basic worthy still water fly patterns. Or 'platforms' at least (within each platform, they could be free to innovate and change within parameters). That were suited to stillwater angling. And that means of course. That a whole raft of things. That one brings with one (as the 'teacher' in this situation). Into the class room. With one. One has to throw out altogether.
having trout hanging in your back wall, is not a good message....
Why not? Message to whom? I love it, there's actually five, however two are carvings I did for background. I have no problem with limited kill on fish. I have been a taxidermist for over forty years and have killed a whopping two fish to mount for myself and to be totally honest I regret not taking a couple others. Catch and release was never intended to be never kill a fish it was intended to be (limit you kill don't kill your limit) consciously preserving the resource . I also still kill fish to eat on occasion. The bottom line is this is a blood sport and there will be mortality even if you let every fish go, we just don't see the end result. Kelly
I love the pattern. You obviously know what you are doing, but I am having a really hard time following because you cannot finish a thought. Explain what you are doing better. Please.
I love Commenters like you. You obviously know what you are watching , but I am having a really hard time understanding your comment because you must not have factored in how much you paid for this tutorial and resource. Explain why you felt obligated to complain or couldn’t just leave comment of appreciation. Try being a better person, Please
@@commoncorysense1809 That was awful rude of you to say. My comment was very straightforward. Love the pattern, constructive criticism. I'll take my views elsewhere.
To much talk...way to time spent listening to bla bla bla
Simple fix...turn off your speakers or don't watch
He is explaining his technics, Go buy some store bought, like you usually do, this information is for Fly Tyers.
‘’Too’’ much unsolicited opinion with your negative comment there Paul. Stick to buying Amazon flies and telling people how you tied them. The ‘’Bla bla” you feel obligated to complain about with your public broadcast or your ignorance will keep you in the Tie By Numbers Club for life…(correct use of ellipsis) for life