Pheasant Tail Nymph - 2 Styles

Pheasant Tail Nymph - Standard / Flashback The Pheasant Tail Nymph imitates a variety of small aquatic insects, including mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies. The fly is tied with a simple yet effective design, and it is available in a variety of sizes, from 10-20. The ever-popular Pheasant Tail Nymph is typically tied with a pheasant tail body, peacock herl ribbing, a soft hackle, and a small bead. The pheasant tail body imitates the body of a small aquatic insect, the peacock herl ribbing adds flash, the soft hackle imitates the legs of a small aquatic insect, and the small bead helps the fly sink. Larger sizes for Stoneflies, Caddis, Mayflies… and use the # 20s during the midge hatches. One of the oldest and most widely used nymph patterns! Here are some tips for fishing the Pheasant Tail Nymph: • Fish the Pheasant Tail Nymph in areas where you would find small aquatic insects. • Use a light tippet, as the Pheasant Tail Nymph is a small fly. • Present the Pheasant Tail Nymph gentl