Are wiggle nymphs more effective? The jury is out on this, but mayfly and stonefly nymphs do wiggle in the water and this style of fly could be more effective, especially in slower water where trout get a better look at their food.
Wiggle Hare’s Ear nymph
Rear Segment
Hook: Hook with bend cut off or Micro Tail Shank (6mm)
Tails: Wood duck fibers
Rib: Ginger Ultra Wire
Body: Hare’s Ear Fur
Middle Segment (if desired)
Hook: Hook with bend cut off or Micro Spine (8mm)
Rib: Ginger Ultra Wire
Body: Hare’s Ear Fur
Front Segment
Hook: Tactical wide Gape
Weight: Black bead
Connector: 5X tippet material
Wing case: Gray feather or black Thin Skin
Thorax: Hare’s ear fur
Legs: Brown partridge, speckled brown hen, or pheasant tail fibers