Pheasant Tail Nymphs
The Pheasant Tail nymph is a traditional pattern that uses natural pheasant tail fibers for the body. It's been a staple of fly fishing for decades and remains one of the most effective mayfly nymph imitations ever created.
Key Characteristics:
- Pheasant Tail Fibers: Natural fibers create a realistic, segmented body
- Copper Wire Ribbing: Adds weight, flash, and natural segmentation
- Wing Case: Usually dark pheasant tail fibers or synthetic material
- Natural Colors: Brown, tan variations matching the natural fibers
- Slim Profile: Realistic mayfly nymph silhouette
What They Imitate:
- Mayfly Nymphs: Excellent general mayfly larva imitation
- Baetis Nymphs: Particularly effective for Blue Winged Olive nymphs
- Small Stoneflies: Smaller stonefly species
- General Aquatic Insects: Any slim subsurface insect life
Popular Variations:
- Original Pheasant Tail: Classic Frank Sawyer pattern
- Goldhead Pheasant Tail: With tungsten or brass bead head
- Flashback Pheasant Tail: With synthetic flashback wing case
- Beadhead Pheasant Tail: Weighted version for deeper fishing
Why They're So Effective:
- Natural Materials: Pheasant tail fibers have incredible natural realism
- Slim Profile: Perfect mayfly nymph silhouette
- Movement: The fibers move naturally in the current
Model: 511-3
The Pheasant tail nymph is considered by many to be one of the most effective patterns ever designed. Conceived by Frank Sawyer (1907 - 1980) who was a noted angler and river keeper on the Hampshire Avon the Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly can imitate a wide range of aquatic fauna and has over the years est..
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Model: 112-6
This timeless nymph was created by the late Arthur Cove to imitate large buzzer and sedge pupa, ribbed with a fine wire it was designed to fool reservoir trout in the Midlands and its popularity swept across our fly boxes. Fish the Coves Nymph on either a floating line with a long leader or deep and..
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Model: 112-5
This timeless nymph was created by the late Arthur Cove to imitate large buzzer and sedge pupa, ribbed with a fine wire it was designed to fool reservoir trout in the Midlands and its popularity swept across our fly boxes. Fish the Coves Nymph on either a floating line with a long leader or deep and..
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Model: 112-7
This timeless nymph was created by the late Arthur Cove to imitate large buzzer and sedge pupa, ribbed with a fine wire it was designed to fool reservoir trout in the Midlands and its popularity swept across our fly boxes. Fish the Coves Nymph on either a floating line with a long leader or deep and..
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Model: 121-7
A highly effective subsurface nymph pattern designed to imitate aquatic insect larvae in their natural underwater environment. The Cutthroat Muskie nymph is a proven fish-catcher that works exceptionally well when trout are feeding below the surface...
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Model: 121-6
A highly effective subsurface nymph pattern designed to imitate aquatic insect larvae in their natural underwater environment. The Cutthroat Muskie nymph is a proven fish-catcher that works exceptionally well when trout are feeding below the surface...
£0.60
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Model: 126-1
Pheasant Tail Nymphs weighted under the dressing with a weighted wire, faster sinkThe Pheasant tail nymph has to be one of our best selling trout flies. It is considered by many to be one of the most effective patterns ever designed. Conceived by Frank Sawyer (1907 - 1980) who was a noted angler and..
£0.60
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Model: 100-4
The Pheasant tail nymph is considered by many to be one of the most effective patterns ever designed. Conceived by Frank Sawyer (1907 - 1980) who was a noted angler and river keeper on the Hampshire Avon the Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly can imitate a wide range of aquatic fauna and has over the years est..
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Model: 101-1
Flash Head Pheasant Tail Nymph flies are the popular fly choice for Rivers and Steams, they can be presented in a lot of ways but seem to have great results when allowed to sink close to the bottom then raised up gently to imitate the behavior of a natural insect. Being a fly that represents a natur..
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Model: 101-2
The Pheasant tail nymph has to be one of our best selling trout flies. It is considered by many to be one of the most effective patterns ever designed. Conceived by Frank Sawyer (1907 - 1980) who was a noted angler and river keeper on the Hampshire Avon the Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly can imitate a wide..
£0.60
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Model: 101-4
The Pearly pheasant tail nymph is another variation to this collection of fishing flies, perfect for rivers and streams, use as a standard pheasant tail nymphs, the sparkle gives it an extra edge and give the trout an annoyance to strike..
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Model: 101-3
Pheasant Tail Nymph flies are the popular fly choice for Rivers and Steams, they can be presented in a lot of ways but seem to have great results when allowed to sink close to the bottom then raised up gently to imitate the behavior of a natural insect. Being a fly that represents a natural food to ..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50