Hare’s Ear Kebari

The Hare’s Ear Kebari is a classic, versatile tenkara fly known for its lifelike, buggy profile. Tied in the traditional Sakasa-style, this fly features a hare’s ear dubbing body that mimics the appearance of a natural nymph or emerging insect, while the soft, forward-facing hackle adds dynamic movement in the water. The reverse hackle of the Sakasa style allows the fly to pulse and flare, creating a lifelike action that draws strikes from fish.

The Hare’s Ear Kebari is designed to resemble a wide variety of aquatic life, from nymphs to emerging insects, making it an ideal all-purpose pattern for tenkara and traditional fly fishing. The simplicity of the hare’s ear body, paired with the soft hackle, allows the fly to move naturally and imitate the delicate struggle of a nymph ascending through the water column.

Unlike Futsu-style kebari, which use stiff, upright hackle to create a more static presentation, the Sakasa-style hackle on the Hare’s Ear Kebari offers a more dynamic and appealing motion, making it effective in a wide range of water conditions—from fast, pocketed streams to slower, calmer pools.