What it is
Hareline Clear Wing is a dry-fly wing material used on tiny spinner patterns, especially Trico spinners. It lets you build a slim, small-profile fly with wings that sit spread out and a tail you can split cleanly. On the water it’s all about a low-riding, technical surface silhouette rather than bulk.
What to tie with it
Use it to tie the spent, splayed wings on spinner imitations, keeping the wing impression crisp without overbuilding the fly. It pairs naturally with a thread body when you’re trying to keep everything thin, and it suits tails that need to be split and controlled for a true spinner look. It’s a good choice when you’re tying for fussy fish and need precise dry-fly proportions.
Flies and the fish they're for
The Clear Wing Spinner is a Trico spinner imitation you fish on the surface during and after Trico hatches for selective trout. It’s a staple on technical tailwaters and spring creeks, including rivers like the South Platte and the Colorado where trout can get very particular about profile and wing shape. When those fish are keying on spent spinners in the film, this material is there to make the wings read right without adding extra mass.