The initial Pheasant Tail Nymph was connected by English riverkeeper Frank Sawyer in the 1950s, and in the years because there have actually been numerous variations. Fly tiers can’t assist however play with patterns that work, attempting to squeeze a lot more trout-catching mojo out of the initial.
In this terrific video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler reveals you how to connect his chunky, two-tone, mottled variation of the PT, which likewise uses some realistic motion in the water. The methods he prepares each product and after that connects it in are well-thought-out to produce a pattern that trout will enjoy.
Phat and Phunky Pheasant Tail Nymph
Hook: 2X-long barbless nymph hook (here a Fulling Mill FM50 85), size 16.
Thread: Black, 12/0 Veevus
Tails: Wood-duck fibers.
Rib: Copper Ultra Wire, little.
Back/wingcase: Chocolate-brown pheasant-tail fibers.
Tummy: Bleached ginger pheasant-tail fibers.
Thorax/legs: Tan Zonked Pine Squirrel.
Head: Connecting thread.
Adhesive: Sally Hansen Hard-As-Nails.
Tools: Calling wax, long scissors, calling try, plunger-style hackle pliers, whip-finisher.
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