Now the question. I don't have any Hares Mask to make a real Hare Ear. Anyone know of a suitable substitute, or color that will work? Jimi
The size I tie and use the most (and therefore have the best results with) is 14, size 12 would be next. But I tie them and use sizes 10-18. The pattern I follow is the one in Dave Hughes' book "Essential Trout Flies." But then, for some reason (senior moments) I forget to tie in the gold ribbing on about half of them. Those seem to work just as well. (Which is further proof of what's said in the quote, I suppose.) :-) Jim
