Pheasant Tail
Pheasant Tail
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The Pheasant Tail nymph is a classic fly pattern that has stood the test of time. It was invented by the English nymph pioneer Frank Sawyer. It is one of those special bugs that is a consistent fish catcher everywhere - in rivers or lakes. While there are many versions of this fly, this is the base model, with, no bead or flash.
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