Nymph-Head Heavy Metal Hares Ear Flashback Fly

The Nymph-Head Heavy Metal Hares Ear Flashback Fly is a weighted Hare’s Ear style nymph that imitates the buggy look of common mayfly and caddis larvae, with a flashback that helps it stand out in broken water. It is a must-have because it covers a wide range of insect sizes and colors with one proven profile, and the heavy nymph head helps it reach the feeding lane fast. Trout are the main target, but it also draws strikes from other river species that key on drifting nymphs.

What It Imitates

This pattern is a general imitation of mayfly nymphs and caddis larvae, built around a buggy hare’s mask style body and thorax. The flashback adds a bright trigger and can suggest the shine of a natural nymph’s wing case, especially in faster currents and mixed light.

Why We Like It

This fly blends a classic Hare’s Ear silhouette with a heavy nymph head for quick depth control, so you spend less time adding extra weight and more time drifting through the strike zone. The flashback gives it a clear focal point without turning it into a loud attractor, which makes it a strong pick for both clear and slightly off-color water. It is tied by Flymen Fishing Company, and it is offered in Black, Natural, and Olive in sizes 12, 14, and 16.

• Heavy nymph head for faster sink and better contact in current
• Flashback wing case for added visibility and a strong trigger point
• Buggy hare’s ear style dubbing profile that matches a wide range of naturals
• Available colors: Black, Natural, Olive
• Available sizes: 12, 14, 16

Comparisons

Nymph-Head Heavy Metal Hares Ear Flashback Fly vs Beadhead Hare’s Ear:

Both flies cover the same “buggy mayfly nymph” niche, but the Heavy Metal version is built around a heavier nymph head and a flashback, which makes it easier to get down quickly and easier for you to track in riffles. Choose a standard beadhead Hare’s Ear when you want a softer, more muted look and a slower sink, or when fish are spooky in shallow runs.

Nymph-Head Heavy Metal Hares Ear Flashback Fly vs Pheasant Tail Nymph:

A Pheasant Tail is slimmer and more specific, and it often shines when fish are keyed on small, streamlined mayfly nymphs. The Heavy Metal Hares Ear Flashback has a fuller, buggier body that suggests a wider menu, which makes it a better searching nymph when you are unsure what is drifting or when the river has mixed insect life.

Nymph-Head Heavy Metal Hares Ear Flashback Fly vs Prince Nymph:

The Prince is a brighter attractor-style nymph with strong contrast and a bold look, which can be a great choice when you want to grab attention fast. The Heavy Metal Hares Ear Flashback keeps a more natural buggy profile but still adds flash at the wing case, so it is often the better pick when you want a realistic look with just enough shine to get noticed.

Due to the handmade nature of this product, the fly you receive may vary from the photos. Please note that flies that are not individually packaged are not returnable.