The CTB Hare & Copper Bomb #8 is a big, heavy-duty take on the classic Hare & Copper, designed for fishing larger rivers where a substantial nymph can be exactly what’s needed. Its oversized profile provides plenty of presence in fast, powerful water and makes it an excellent choice for rivers like New Zealand’s Tongariro.

• Large size #8 nymph
• Buggy hare’s ear dubbing
• Large profile with plenty of presence
• Ideal for fast, deep water
• Excellent point fly in a multi-nymph rig

The Bomb’s larger profile makes it easy for trout to find in turbulent water and gives you a substantial fly for targeting bigger fish. Fish it as the point fly beneath an indicator, either on its own or with a smaller nymph trailing behind.

It’s particularly at home on big rivers like the Tongariro, where deep runs, strong current and large trout often call for something more substantial than a conventional-sized nymph.

Who is this for?

Trout anglers fishing big, powerful rivers where a large nymph makes sense. A particularly good option for New Zealand fishing and deep indicator rigs on rivers such as the Tongariro.