March Brown Hare’s Ear Wet

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic March Brown wet fly. It utilizes one of the new hooks in a new line of hooks from our friends over at Ahrex. The Legacy line of hooks is a throwback to a more classic finish and features classic hook silhouettes. The hook in this pattern is called the Legacy Wet. It has a close relative … the North Country Spider. The Spider hook is lighter wire, smaller, and features a “sneck” bend which is more squared off. It is a very traditional looking wet fly hook, and is made of a heavier gauge wire that is perfect for the large native trout in the lower Mckenzie. This pattern is simple and effective. Generally, you don’t need to tie up something crazy complex for it to work, and this is a prime example. The partridge adds lots of movement and is suggestive of an emerging March Brown nymph. Swing it to imitate an emerging bug, or let it dead drift to imitate a drowned cripple. This fly is versatile in terms of the different ways it can be employed. The bead can also be omitted for shallow runs, when fish are feeding just below the surface, or when the water is low. It is a great idea to tie a few up in varying weights. Tie some up and tag us in your posts on instagram, feel free to show off the big fish you catch with it on our instagram too!