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Tunghead Pheasant Tail

$3.99

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Description

Adding tungsten beads to mayfly patterns is relatively new.

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

finesse, casting

Water Column

bottom

Conditions

clear water, current, cold water

Field Notes

A tungsten-beaded pheasant tail nymph is used to get down quickly in the water column and imitate mayfly nymphs. Fish it under an indicator or on a tight-line/euro-nymph setup in runs, seams, and deeper pockets where trout hold near the bottom.

Pros

  • Tungsten bead helps the fly sink quickly
  • Classic mayfly nymph profile
  • Effective for getting into the strike zone fast

Cons

  • Can snag more easily in rocky or snaggy water
  • Best results often require precise depth control

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