Pheasant Tail

The original Pheasant Tail Nymph was created by the late English River Keeper Frank Sawyer in the 195os to imitate a variety of mayfly species found in English chalkstreams.

The Pheasant Tail Nymph imitates a broad spectrum of aquatic insects, from mayflies, to stoneflies (in larger size) and damselfly nymphs on still waters. Its streamlined silhouette is the key to its success and its ability to fool even the wariest trout.

No fly has come close to this fly, and is the best of all in its simplicity, the progenitor of all real flies.

Hook: ‪Ahrex‬ FW503 or eq
Beadhead: Gold ( when used )
Thread: Brown 12/0
Tail: Pheasant tail
Ribbing: Copper wire – fine
Body: Pheasant tail
Wing case: Pheasant tail
Thorax: Peacock Spectra dubbing
Legs: Pheasant tail