Materials
- Hook: Size 4 long shank, barbless
- Thread: Clear monofil or light tan
- Underbody: Krystal flash, copper or red
- Body: Sight cast redfish brush 2” in copper, rust or olive copper (available from sponsor bwc.flies.com.au)
Method
- If not using barbless hooks, crush barb.
Probably NZ’s most popular nymph and the first nymph most beginner tiers will tackle. The Hare and Copper Nymph catches fish throughout the country in a variety of waters. The guard hairs used in the mix represent legs and give the fly that buggy look that’s very effective.