Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph

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The Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the oldest and most trusted fly patterns still in widespread use — and for good reason. The tungsten bead head adds weight for a faster sink rate and a subtle flash that triggers strikes, while the pheasant tail fibers deliver a lifelike, segmented silhouette that trout simply can't resist. This versatile nymph effectively imitates mayfly nymphs, midge larvae, and a range of other aquatic invertebrates, making it a go-to pattern across seasons and water types. Fish it dead-drift under an indicator, on a tight-line nymphing rig, or as a dropper off a dry fly. Best for: Trout (brown, rainbow, brook, cuthroat), panfish, grayling Technique: Dead-drift nymphing, Euro nymphing, dry-dropper Materials: Pheasant tail fibers, copper wire rib, tungsten bead head Available sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 When nothing else is working, reach for a small Pheasant Tail — it's earned its place in every serious angler's fly box. Show more