Beadhead Hare's Ear Gray Squirrel Tail Flashback

Imitates a general range of aquatic insects—primarily caddis larvae and mayflies—with a slightly spikier, more translucent appearance due to the squirrel hair. but with a flashback strip to imitate the gas bubble seen on emerging insects.

History:
The flashback version became popular in the 1990s as fly fishers observed trout targeting ascending nymphs. This variant is especially effective in clear water and hatch-matching scenarios.