Tungsten Bead Head Hare's Ear Jig Fly,  Bead Head Hares Ear, Bead Head Trout Jig #12 - #16

Tungsten Bead Head Hare’s Ear Jig Fly – Orange Body Trout Nymph

Capt. Ken’s custom version of the classic Hare’s Ear, combining a proven trout nymph profile with the attraction of an orange wet-fly body and the vertical presentation of a tungsten bead jig.

Description

The Hare’s Ear has been catching trout for generations, and for good reason. It's one of the most versatile and dependable nymph patterns ever developed.

Capt. Ken’s version takes this classic pattern and incorporates several features that make it especially effective in modern nymphing situations. It combines the familiar Hare’s Ear profile with the added attraction of an orange-bodied wet fly and the distinctive vertical underwater presentation of a jig.

The tungsten bead helps the fly sink quickly and reach trout holding near the bottom. This makes it an excellent choice for deeper runs, faster currents, and as the anchor fly in a multi-fly nymph rig.

Why Fish Capt. Ken’s Hare’s Ear Jig?

• Classic Hare’s Ear profile: A proven imitation that trout recognize as a food source.

• Orange body: Adds an attractive color element to the traditional Hare’s Ear design.

• Tungsten bead head: Gets the fly down quickly into the feeding zone.

• Jig-style presentation: Creates a distinctive vertical profile underwater.

• Excellent anchor fly: Helps get multi-fly nymph rigs down to the trout.

How to Fish It

Fish this pattern as part of a standard nymph rig or use it as the heavier anchor fly in a multi-fly setup. Its tungsten bead helps pull the rig down quickly, making it particularly useful in deeper pools, fast runs, and pocket water

Adjust your depth and weight to maintain a natural drift near the bottom. The orange body provides an additional visual trigger when trout are responding to a little extra color.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

I like having variations of classic patterns available because trout don't always respond to the same presentation. This Hare’s Ear combines a familiar nymph profile with the added attraction of orange and the advantages of a jig hook.

I especially like this style of fly as an anchor in a multi-fly rig. The tungsten bead helps get the entire presentation down where the fish are feeding, while the jig profile gives the fly a different look from a traditional Hare’s Ear.

Details

• Pattern: Capt. Ken’s Tungsten Bead Head Hare’s Ear Jig

• Style: Bead Head Jig Nymph

• Body: Hare’s Ear-inspired profile with orange body elements

• Hook: Top-quality barbless jig hook

• Bead: Tungsten

• Available Sizes: #12, #14, #16, and #18

• Purchase Options: Individual flies, 3-packs, and 6-packs

Hook Size Note: Barbless jig hooks are physically larger than standard hooks. The actual fly profile and fishing size are equivalent to a standard nymph of the listed size.

A versatile custom jig nymph that combines the dependable Hare’s Ear with the added benefits of a tungsten bead and modern jig-style presentation.