Fly Tying Video: Pheasant Tail
Words By: North 40 Outfitters
Posted: July 23, 2015

The Pheasant Tail Nymph imitates a variety of aquatic insects. It can be compared to the nymph version of the Adams.Use lead to weight the fly and form the thorax so the overall shape of the fly is true to the natural. No cement is used. Just tie a good whip finish. A simple fly with only three parts.

--Old Mo Angler, Rick Pasquale

Material List

Hook 12-18 nymph
Tail, body, wing case, legs - same piece of pheasant tail
Thorax - peacock over lead wire
Thread - black 8/0