Bethke’s Pink Squirrel Nymph
John Bethke Originator
Hook - Knapek G or equivalent
Head - Gold bead
Thread - Pink
Tail - Pearl krystal flash
Body - Squirrel or hare's ear dubbing
Ribbing - Red wire
Collar - Pink Ultra Chenille or Ice Dubbing
101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies: History, Tying Tips, and Fishing Strategies - David Klausmeyer
Tellico Hare's Ear Nymph
Hook - Mustad 3399, 3906 or equivalent, size 8-16
Thread - Brown
Tail - Pheasant tail fibers
Body: Tan rabbit dubbing
Rib - Black 3/0 thread or uni stretch
Back - Pheasant tail fibers
Hackle - Brown hen hackle
Al and Gretchen Beatty tied this version of the fly they call the Tellico Hare’s-ear Nymph. Although their pattern maintains the general style of the original Tellico Nymph, they substitute with other ingredients to create a more durable fly. They use rabbit dubbing, rather than floss, for the body. And they use tough, size 3/0 tying thread, rather than frail peacock herl, for the rib. The tail on the Tellico Hare’s-ear is the tips of a bunch of ring-necked pheasant tail fibers; they also use tail fiber for the back of the fly.
In lieu of dubbing, I used a hare's ear dubbing brush. Time to use up some dubbing brushes that don't get used very often.
101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies: History, Tying Tips, and Fishing Strategies - David Klausmeyer
