The respected, tried and true Guides Choice Hares Ear has crossed over to the dark side and is sporting a makeover.

I start out with the same chassis as the Hipster Dufus and add just enough buggy resistance to help with sink rate, entry splash and silhouette.

I had decided early on that I was going to have a variety of natural choices in my box, to provide balance in my options. I believe its a natural progression to build on something youre confident with.

Ive written many songs on guitar that were built off a Keith Richards riff, or a Bob Weir progression, because I was confident with that riff, that key, that mojo.

So, shifting that mentality to the vise made sense to me and provided confidence early on.

This is also a great gateway pattern into carp on a fly, as its still somewhat trouty and certainly passes for a plump aquatic nymph, or even a juvenile craw. This fly will provide an opportunity to transfer that trout pattern confidence over to your newfound carp game!

Oh, what does H.V.R.T. stand for? Well Ive heard its been called the Havarti Carp Fly, which makes sense, but isnt accurate. As a long-standing fan of the show Seinfeld, this one is a nod to Mr. Peterman- Haitian Voodoo Rattle Torture Carp Fly.