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Copper Bead Pheasant Tail Nymph – Mayfly Imitation | Size #12
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One of the most trusted and widely used nymph patterns in fly fishing, the Pheasant Tail Nymph is a must-have in any trout angler’s fly box. This copper bead head version adds weight for a faster sink rate, getting the fly into the feeding zone quickly in faster currents and deeper runs. Tied to imitate a mayfly nymph — the most common food source for trout in cold-water rivers and streams — this universal subsurface pattern produces fish year-round, with particular effectiveness in autumn and winter when trout feed heavily on nymphs. Available in size #12, in 4-pack or 8-pack quantities.
Key Benefits
- Classic Pheasant Tail Construction: Natural pheasant tail fibers create a slim, segmented body profile that closely imitates a mayfly nymph — one of the most effective and proven trout fly patterns in the world.
- Copper Bead Head for Fast Sink Rate: Weighted copper bead gets the fly down to the strike zone quickly in faster water, deeper pools, and runs where trout hold near the bottom.
- Universal Cold-Water Pattern: Effective across all seasons, with peak performance in autumn and winter when trout are actively nymphing in cold-water rivers and streams.
- Size #12 – Versatile Mid-Size Hook: Size #12 is one of the most productive all-around nymph sizes — large enough to be visible and enticing, small enough to fool selective trout in clear water.
- 4-Pack or 8-Pack Options: Stock your fly box with the 4-pack for a targeted selection, or grab the 8-pack to ensure you’re never without this essential pattern during a productive day on the water.
Specifications
- Pattern: Pheasant Tail Nymph (Copper Bead Head)
- Imitation: Mayfly Nymph
- Hook Size: #12
- Bead Head: Copper
- Best Season: Year-round; especially effective autumn & winter
- Quantity Options: 4 pieces / 8 pieces
- Package Contents: 4 or 8 x Pheasant Tail Nymph Flies
Ideal For: Trout, grayling, and all cold-water freshwater species in rivers, streams, and tailwaters where mayfly hatches occur.
Why You'll Love It: The Pheasant Tail Nymph has been fooling trout for decades — this copper bead version just gets it there faster.
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