Egg layer, hot butt, bright spot, flaming arse, hemorrhoid... I've heard a lot of different names for a tag of florescent thread, but doesn't egg layer sound much more appetizing?
The combination of hare's ear, chartreuse and gray partridge has been responsible for countless trout over the years. In fact, I feel this version flat out fishes the standard hare's ear by leaps and bounds simply due to the tag. Anytime caddis are on the water is a great time to fish this soft hackle.
Materials
Hook: Daiichi 1150 or TMC 2499SPBL, sizes 10-16
Thread: 8/0 tan or brown
Tag: UTC 70, chartreuse
Ribbing: Lagartun, small oval gold
Body: Hare's ear, matural
Hackle: Partridge, gray
Step 1:
Pinch barb with vise. Place hook in vise as shown.
Step 2:
Build the tag with even layers of chartreuse thread. Advanced thread forward and whip finish. If desired, coat the tag with head cement for durability. You may consider preparing a few hooks in advance to save a lot of time.
Step 3:
Switch thread to brown. Tie in ribbing and make firm secure wraps to position shown.
Step 4:
Dub a tapered body of hare's ear. Do not crowd the eye.
Step 5:
Wind ribbing forward in even segments and secure.
Step 6:
Prepare partridge feather by removing all fluff and fibers from on side as shown.
Step 7:
Take one to three wraps of partridge and secure. Whip finish and apply one or two coats of head cement.
Enjoy!
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