Fly Tying Workshop: Beginner Hare’s Ear Nymph with Jason Hall

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1 PM – 3 PM

About this workshop

Join us at Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery for an evening of hands-on fly tying with Jason Hall, owner of The Fly Fishing Workshop in Glens Falls, NY. Jason is a Licensed New York State Hunting & Fishing Guide and Marine Corps Veteran who grew up fishing the Hoosic and Walloomsac Rivers before falling in love with brook trout in the Adirondacks. His mission is simple: make fly fishing approachable and affordable for everyone.

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn to tie one of the most versatile and effective flies in fly fishing: the Hare’s Ear Nymph. Perfect for trout, bass, and panfish, this classic pattern builds foundational skills that transfer to dozens of other flies.

What you’ll learn:

Tools & Materials
- Introduction to the vise, bobbin, and scissors
- Nymph hooks
- Tying thread
- Hare’s ear dubbing
- Wire or tinsel for ribbing
- Hackle
- Beads (optional)

Core Techniques
- Starting and securing thread
- Tying a natural tail
- Creating a segmented body with dubbing
- Adding ribbing for durability
- Palmering or stacking hackle
- Finishing a durable thread head

Why this fly?
- Simple and beginner-friendly
- Highly effective across species
- Builds transferable skills for patterns like Pheasant Tail, Copper John, and Prince Nymph

What you’ll do
- Tie 1–2 Hare’s Ear Nymphs
- Learn color variations and modifications
- Get tips on how to fish them in different waters

All materials provided. One drink is included with the ticket, and additional drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

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Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, Queensbury, New York