Pheasant Tail

One of the most effective flies ever created. Plain and simple with a glimmering flashback wingcase. Imitates every kind of mayfly nymph from Callibaetis to plain old Baetis and does it well.

Materials Needed:

Hook: TMC 100SP-BL #14-20, Tmc 100 #22 And Smaller

Thread: 8/0 UNI Rusty Brown Down To An Eighteen, 14/0 Veevus Rusty Brown For 20 And Smaller

Tail: Ringneck Pheasant Tail Fibers

Rib: Fine Copper Wire

Abdomen: Ringneck Pheasant Tail Fibers

Wingcase/Legs: Ringneck Pheasant Tail Fibers

Flashback: Pearl FireFly

Thorax: Peacock Herl From The Eyed Quill