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Turrall Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly

Turrall Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly

Turrall
(Code: 7806-HP-1-1)
£ 1.27
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Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly

from the Turrall Barbless Emerger Trout Fly Collection.

The Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly is a modern twist on a classic pattern, designed to mimic emerging insects. Originating from the traditional Hare's Ear Nymph, this fly incorporates a foam top hat for buoyancy, ensuring it sits perfectly in the water's surface film. Its barbless hook promotes catch and release, aligning with sustainable fishing practices.
Key features include a natural hare's ear body for lifelike texture, a foam post for visibility, and a soft hackle collar that pulsates with movement. This fly is highly effective in enticing trout during hatches, making it a must-have for any angler's fly box..

Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fishing Fly

- Fishing Techniques.
The Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger is best used in still or slow-moving waters where trout are feeding near the surface. To maximise effectiveness, cast upstream and allow the fly to drift naturally with the current, mimicking an emerging insect. Use a floating line and a long leader to ensure a delicate presentation. Employ a dead-drift technique, occasionally twitching the line to simulate the movement of an emerging insect. This fly is particularly effective during hatches, as its foam top hat keeps it buoyant, making it visible to fish. Adjust your retrieve speed based on fish activity, using slow, gentle pulls to imitate a struggling emerger.

Key Seasons - when is this

Barbless Emerger Trout Fly

most effective?
The Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger is most effective during the spring and autumn months when trout are actively feeding on emerging insects. In spring, focus on the period from March to May, coinciding with the hatching of mayflies and caddisflies. Autumn, particularly September to November, is also prime as trout prepare for winter, feeding voraciously on late-season hatches.
Use this fly in overcast conditions or when the water is slightly choppy, as the foam helps it stay buoyant and visible, mimicking emerging insects struggling to break the surface.

How does the Turrall Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger is designed to mimic the crucial stage of an aquatic insect's life cycle, specifically the emerging mayfly nymph. As nymphs ascend to the water's surface to transform into adult flies, they become vulnerable, making them an irresistible target for trout. The fly's foam top hat keeps it buoyant, simulating the nymph's struggle to break through the water's surface tension.
Fish are particularly drawn to this stage due to the abundance and ease of capture, providing a rich source of nutrition. The realistic appearance and movement of the fly make it an effective choice for anglers.

Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly expertly tied

by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly is expertly tied using high-quality materials to ensure maximum performance on the water. Crafted with precision, the fly features a realistic profile that mimics natural insects, enticing even the most cautious trout. The use of premium hare's ear dubbing provides a lifelike texture, while the foam top hat ensures excellent buoyancy, keeping the fly perfectly positioned in the water column.
This barbless design not only promotes catch and release but also enhances hook penetration, making it highly effective for anglers seeking success. Ideal for UK waters, this fly is a must-have in any angler's collection.
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Turrall Hares Ear Top Hat Foam Emerger Barbless Trout Fly EMBL12

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Every Turrall fly is the result of traditional craftsmanship fused with modern innovation, delivering consistent, high-performance results on the water. Turrall use only the finest materials, starting with high carbon steel hooks—needle-ground, surgically sharp, and double-coated for durability. Matched with world-class feathers and furs, including Metz Genetic Hackles where appropriate, these hand-tied patterns are trusted by fly anglers worldwide.
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