Orvis UK

Pheasant Tail

$2.25

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Description

Featuring a Tungsten Bead to help get your fly right down to feeding fish fast.

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout

Techniques

finesse

Water Column

bottom

Action

dead drift

Conditions

clear water, current, cold water

Field Notes

A classic nymph pattern for fishing subsurface to feeding trout, especially when fish are keyed in on small mayfly nymphs. The tungsten bead helps it sink quickly, making it useful in faster water, deeper runs, or when you need to get down fast under an indicator or on a tight line.

Pros

  • Tungsten bead helps it sink quickly
  • Proven, versatile trout nymph pattern
  • Effective in a wide range of water types

Cons

  • Small fly can be hard to see and manage
  • May require fine tippet and careful presentation

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