Hare's Ear - Flashback

Okay, so you want a fly that actually gets noticed—and eaten. The Flashback Hare's Ear is the slightly mysterious cousin of the classic gold-rib hare's ear nymph: familiar, irresistible, and a little flashier. Built for anglers who want reliable takes without the drama.

Who it’s for: River stalkers, pocket-guide pros, and anyone who likes turning slow afternoons into stories worth telling. Fits right into AXG Life — Life, Adventure-Ready.

Key Features & Design

• Pattern: Gold Rib Hare's Ear with flashback element for added attraction.
• Imitates: Caddis, mayfly, and stonefly nymphs—basically the buffet of underwater life.
• Sizes: Available #08 through #20 to match whatever picky trout are dining on.
• Type: Nymph — designed to sit where fish expect their next meal.

Performance & Benefits

This fly increases the chances your nymph will be taken—translation: more strikes, fewer polite inspections. The gold rib adds subtle flash and segmentation that trout recognize as something worth eating, while the hare's ear body gives the right profile and movement in the water. Use smaller sizes (#16–#20) for finicky, spooky fish and larger sizes (#08–#14) when you need a bulkier silhouette.

It’s built for real conditions: pocket water, riffles, and those deep, slow seams where trout contemplate life choices. Turns stuck weekends into hero stories, and handles midnight-early runs and questionable decisions with equal confidence.

Why you’ll keep one (or a dozen) in your box

• Versatile imitation covers multiple nymph species—fewer flies, smarter choices.
• Flashback detail draws attention without screaming “fake.”
• Range of sizes (#08–#20) means you’re prepared for whatever bugs are on the menu.

Ready for action? Toss a Flashback Hare's Ear in your leader, pick a seam, and make better campfire stories. Add to cart and give trout something to talk about.