PHEASANT TAIL FAST WATER COPPER TUNGSTEN BEAD

Description

Pheasant Tail Fast Water Copper Tungsten Bead fly is a powerful variation of one of the most time-tested nymphs in fly fishing. Tied with a classic pheasant tail body and a bold copper tungsten bead, this version is optimized for deep, fast currents where trout feed tight to the bottom.

The slender, natural profile perfectly imitates mayfly nymphs such as baetis and PMDs, while the addition of a heavier tungsten bead ensures the fly drops rapidly and stays in the strike zone. It’s an ideal pattern for tight-line or Euro nymphing in pocket water, steep freestone streams, or during high flows.

Flashback ribbing adds just a hint of attraction, while the durable wire ribbing provides strength for multiple fish. Whether you’re targeting rainbows on the Roaring Fork or browns on the Eagle River, this pattern delivers consistent results.

Use it as an anchor fly in a two-fly setup, or as a standalone in shallow fast runs where weight matters. It’s a versatile choice from spring through fall and fishes well even during winter midge hatches when fish look for small profiles hugging the bottom.

When precision and penetration matter, the Pheasant Tail Fast Water Copper Tungsten is your go-to tactical nymph.