Fly Tying

Here is my version of Pheasant Tail Nymph. It’s a somewhat classic version made on hooks with a long shank, Tiemco has a perfect model for it. The legs are made of partridge, which gives it an extra contrast. Some guys tie the fly as thin as possible, others more bulky. I prefer to make a slightly conical body in the shape of a “carrot”.

So here is the video, I hope you find it useful 🙂

Materials:

• Hook #12-18 nymph type 2xLong
• Thread: Sumo 50DEN in A5
• Weight: Tungsten wire
• Ribbing: Gold tinsel wire
• Thorax: Peacock barbs
• Legs: partridge barbs
• Back: Pheasant tail feather-the side part which is darker
• Tail: Pheasant tail barbs tips
• Body: Pheasant tail barbs – selected those brown ones

Tying tips: for body I always select the red-brownish barbs from the longest rooster feathers ( those long have long barbs and better colored than side feathers or those from young rooster ). I know that these long feathers cost more but they worth spending double

I prefer to use tungsten wire to add weight because provides slimmer bodies and tungsten is not toxic like lead wire.