Easy Pheasant Tail Nymph

Fly Tying Easy Pheasant Tail Nymph

A simple spin on a classic pattern.

Materials

Hook 10-16 std wet hook

Bead 1/8 Brass

Thread UTC 70

Lead .015

Tail and Body Pheasant tail fibers

Rib Small copper wire

Thorax Peacock Herl

 

1. Add bead to hook and secure in vise. I use about 6-8 wraps of lead pushed into bead.





2. Start thread and work to the back of shank.

3. Take about 6 fiber and measure the shank length.

4. Tie in.

5. Tie down excess the whole body length and then work thread back down.

6. Tie in the wire rib.

7. Tie in another 6 fibers for the body by the tips.

8. Wrap up to the thorax area.

9. Rib with 4-5 turns of wire.

10. Tie in 3-4 herls.

11. Wrap to create a full thorax area.

 12. Whip finish and enjoy.

 

Thanks

Chris