The pattern this month will be the Beadhead Hares Ear - Rosborough Style. The original Hares Ear is one of the oldest flies known, attributed to 19th century English tier James Odgen, but likely many decades older. This version of the classic nymph was originated by Polly Rosborough, author of the book "The Fuzzy Nymphs". Rosborough was a proponent of flies that are suggestive in nature and which have a soft, buggy profile that displays motion even in still waters.
It was from Rosborough that I began tying this fly. It proved to be a productive nymph on many trout streams and tailwaters. However, it was from my friend Hogy Notzel that I learned of it's effectiveness on redear sunfish (chiquapin). Today it's my most productive fly for this species and works almost equally well for bluegill.
Tying the BHHERS involves a technique called a dubbing loop. We will first watch a video on this technique.
Bring your tools if you have some, materials will be provided. For those without tools, the club has 3 sets of tools for use only during tying sessions.
