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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
Coves Pheasant tail Nymph - Orange
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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..
£0.48 £0.60
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Coves Pheasant tail Nymph - Red
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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..
£0.48 £0.60
Ex Tax:£0.40
Cut Throat Muskin - Black
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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...
£0.48 £0.60
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Cut Throat Muskin - Natural
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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...
£0.48 £0.60
Ex Tax:£0.40
Hidden Weighted Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly
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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..
£0.48 £0.60
Ex Tax:£0.40
Pheasant Tail Nymph - Yellow
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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..
£0.48 £0.60
Ex Tax:£0.40
Pheasant Tail Nymph Flash Head
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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..
£0.48 £0.60
Ex Tax:£0.40
Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly
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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..
£0.48 £0.60
Ex Tax:£0.40
Pheasant Tail Orange
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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 ..
£0.48 £0.60
Ex Tax:£0.40
Goldhead French Fancy
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Model: 151-11
The Goldhead French Fancy is another addition to the goldhead nymph range, two sizes available..
£0.56 £0.70
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Hot Spot Pheasant Tail
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Model: 151-10
The hot spot pheasant tail is another addition to the pheasant tail nymph range, the hot collar needs no explanation, two sizes available..
£0.56 £0.70
Ex Tax:£0.47
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..
£0.60
Ex Tax:£0.50
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