In this new fly tying video, Barrett demonstrates how to tie the bead head pheasant tail nymph, a great mayfly nymph imitation. He also demonstrates how to prepare turkey feathers for durability, using Softex and a turkey flat feather. If you want a fly to last more than two or three fish, you’ll want to spend the extra time to turn fragile feathers into something that will last.
Bead head pheasant tail nymph:
Hook: Size 10-18 Tiemco 3761 Nymph hook
Bead: Gold
Thread: Camel 8/0 Uni thread
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers
Body: Wrapped pheasant tail
Rib: Copper wire
Wing case: Softex coated turkey feather
Thorax: Bronze colored synthetic peacock dubbing
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1 Bradee Beard // Jun 12, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I’ve tried lots of dubbings, but never found anything that works as well as natural peacock herl for the thorax. I also prefer to use pheasant tail for the wing case. But it’s ALWAYS been my go-to nymph.
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