The Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the most effective fly patterns in the world. It’s slender body and thorax represent a great variety of Mayfly nymphs. In this fly tying video we have added a new color of Ice Dub to this old stand by pattern. Have these in your box this winter in sizes #16-20 to imitate beatis and other developing Mayfly nymphs. Tie them in #12 and #14 for our annual March Brown emergence.
For more selective trout omit the bead or use a black one. Ice Dub from Hareline Dubbin is our go to dubbing these days. Offered in a huge array of colors and great to work with for nymphs and dries.–CD
Ice Dub Pheasant Tail Nymph
Hook: TMC 3761 12-18
Tungsten Bead: To Match Hook size
Thread: UNi 8/0 Dark Brown
Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Rib: Copper or Amber Brassie Wire
Abdomen: Pheasant Tail Fibers
WingCase: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Legs: Life Flex
Thorax: Pheasant Tail Ice Dub
Who say’s you can’t teach an old dog /pattern a new trick, like the use of newer age mixed with old school materials, like my pheasant tail in natural color also olive, black, red, & started tying purple ones for still water, & river/small stream fishing.