Nymph
Black Bear
Hairwing salmon classic
SalmonMid-depth
A clean hairwing with contrast and movement. Fish on in moving water where a lively wing profile matters.
Naturals it imitates
nothing specific — attractor / baitfish-like silhouette
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Intermediate
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Tying Canadian Fly Patterns: the Black Bear, Brown Hackle by George Routledge
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