Bead Head Pheasant Tail

A timeless classic that belongs in every angler’s fly box. The Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the most effective patterns ever tied, imitating a wide variety of mayfly nymphs found in nearly every river and stream. The weighted bead head gets the fly down quickly into the strike zone, while the natural pheasant tail fibers provide lifelike movement and subtle flash that trout can’t resist.

• Sizes: 12–18

• Effective for: Trout, Grayling, Panfish

• Fish it: Dead-drifted under an indicator, tight-line nymphed, or as a dropper beneath a dry fly

Whether you’re chasing picky wild browns, strong rainbows, or brook trout in small streams, the Bead Head Pheasant Tail is a proven producer season after season.