Tungsten Bead Head Tan Hare’s Ear Jig Fly – Barbless Trout Nymph

Capt. Ken’s take on the classic Hare’s Ear, redesigned as a tungsten bead head jig nymph. Combining the natural appeal of the traditional Hare’s Ear with a slender wet-fly profile and a vertical underwater presentation, this is an excellent choice for getting down to feeding trout.

Description

The Hare’s Ear has earned its reputation as one of the most dependable trout nymph patterns ever tied. Capt. Ken’s version builds on that proven foundation by combining several effective design elements into one versatile fly.

The natural Hare’s Ear appearance provides a familiar nymph profile, while the slender body creates a more streamlined presentation. Tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead, the fly rides with a vertical underwater profile and gets down quickly into the feeding zone.

This combination makes it especially useful when fishing deeper runs, pockets, and faster currents where getting your fly to the trout's depth is critical.

Why Fish Capt. Ken’s Tungsten Hare’s Ear Jig?

• Tungsten bead: Adds weight to help the fly sink quickly and reach deeper feeding lanes.

• Natural Hare’s Ear profile: A versatile impression of aquatic insects and other natural trout food.

• Slender body: Provides a streamlined profile inspired by traditional wet flies.

• Jig hook design: Creates a vertical underwater presentation.

• Barbless hook: A practical choice for anglers who prefer barbless tackle.

How to Fish It

This fly is particularly effective in nymph rigs where getting down quickly is important. Fish it through deeper runs, pockets, and current seams using a controlled dead drift.

It also makes an excellent anchor fly in a multi-fly nymph rig. Its tungsten bead helps get the rig down while allowing smaller, lighter flies to be presented above it.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

When nymphing deeper or faster water, getting your flies down to the trout is often the first challenge. I like using a tungsten jig nymph such as this Hare’s Ear as the anchor fly in a multi-fly setup. It adds the weight needed to reach the feeding zone while giving trout a natural-looking nymph pattern to eat.

Details

• Pattern: Capt. Ken’s Tan Hare’s Ear Jig

• Style: Tungsten Bead Head Jig Nymph

• Color: Tan

• Hook: Top-quality barbless jig hook

• Hook Size: #14

• Bead: Tungsten

• Available Options: Single fly, 3-pack, and 6-pack

A versatile tungsten jig nymph that combines the proven appeal of the Hare’s Ear with the fast-sinking performance of a weighted jig fly.